Tuesday, November 11, 2008

crazy weather

Yesterday we had a taste of true Azorean weather.  It rained, a steady, heavy, cats and dogs type.  Poured, all day long.  I think there was about an hour at lunch when it rained lightly, but then it came back full force. 
 I tried to stay home and enjoy the sounds of rain in its varying degrees on the roof, but I had to go to the post office and phone company.  The post office is closed for the rest of the week and its always good to go to the phone company every once in a while to make sure things are being done correctly.  Its funny how much power the phone company has.   When I get a text message in Portuguese, I get worried.  So off to the phone company.  

It wasn't stormy. It was kind of nice walking through the rain in my flip flops and umbrella, for a while.

By the time I returned home, my jeans legs were soaked, my toes cold, and my umbrella had flipped inside-out twice.  

I've been making out my L.L.Bean wish list.

BUT......

Today, the sun was out and warm!  It was so wonderful to wake up to the sun!  We went to the swimming hole at high tide to enjoy the sun in case it disappears again tomorrow.  

Living here has shown us many ways to appreciate what we have:  
A car with seven seats,
 multiple electrical outlets,
 running water, and

 THE SUN!  



Missing everyone!  Karen

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