Just when we thought the rainy season was over, it rained last night! The day had been overcast most of the time and there were big storm-like clouds in the evening, but we were still surprised when the rolling thunder and lightning turned into real rain. Often the clouds - and even thunder and lightning - come to naught.
Now, there wasn't much (only 0.44 inches overnight), but it was the first rain we'd had in August. The Presa (the large reservoir west of town) is quite low. I've even heard that you can see the roofs of the homes in the village that was flooded to form the Presa - though we haven't gone looking ourselves and it may be a bit of hyperbole. Since we are headed into the dry season, we need every bit of rain that can be squeezed from the clouds overhead.
Even now, there's thunder and a few sprinkles. Although it will play hob with our plans of going into town for dinner, the rain is needed. Let's hope it produces more than sound and light effects!
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