As I reported earlier, we received 11.3 inches of rain in the first 5 days of the month. This caused much havoc across the country, with landslides, collapsed bridges and flooding. 30 deaths were reported from around the country. The rest of the month was much quieter. We received another 1.1 inch of rain during 5 other days of the month; for a total of 12.4 inches. The country typically gets 70 inches of rainfall each year. We have received 83.9 inches in the first six months we have been here. Even though we have received above average rainfall for the year, a co-worker of Jim’s reported that he was at Lake Arenal a couple weeks ago and that the water level was down. (This suggests that we might have more shortages in power in the Spring.)
The weather is changing, as we enter the “dry season”. This past weekend, we had two cloudless days. A first since we’ve been here. The wind has also picked up. It just howls through the spaces around our doors and windows. There are no latches on the screen doors, so they are constantly being blown open. It is fun watching the hummingbirds valiantly fight their way to get to the feeder. Jim enjoys driving home from work on dry roads. We can actually see the moon and stars at night. We have noticed “Orion’s Belt” is directly overhead at night.
Last night, we learned that the farmers look at the first 12 days of January as the indication of the yearly weather. Each day is suppose to mimic what the weather will be like for the corresponding month. For example, if it is rainy on the 10th, then October will be rainy.
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