AND, the rains came down
It is December 18 and for the past 2 weeks, the weather has played havoc with frequent power outages and internet cable breakdowns (X7 days). Often overcast and sultry, it comes as no surprise when a huge crack of thunder signals a monsoon type rain. Sheets and buckets of water fall from the sky. Crackling jags of lightening, which illuminate the night sky are followed by thunderous booms indicating the storm is closeby. Lights flicker, gutters overflow, and hospital walkways are wet and slippery. After about an hour, the skies settle, but may erupt again. Soon after, heat from the sun erases any evidence of the wet weather.
I race home from the hospital sidestepping puddles tinted red by the iron oxide from the soil, with plastic aprons tied around me to protect me from the drizzle. Once again, no hot tea for lunch, and often cold dinner by flashlight. The - power - is - out!
Upside- the farmers will be pleased. The maize and cassava and soya and ground nuts have been planted. It's a good start to the growing season.
So, this is what the rainy season in Malawi looks like.
I race home from the hospital sidestepping puddles tinted red by the iron oxide from the soil, with plastic aprons tied around me to protect me from the drizzle. Once again, no hot tea for lunch, and often cold dinner by flashlight. The - power - is - out!
Upside- the farmers will be pleased. The maize and cassava and soya and ground nuts have been planted. It's a good start to the growing season.
So, this is what the rainy season in Malawi looks like.