African Rain Storms

The rains are late this year, but the storms we've had this past month have been incredible and well worth the wait. I'm talking that epic kind of downpour that is so full of energy you just have to sit on the porch, drink tea, and take it all in. Like wake you up from a deep sleep or have to shout over it to have a conversation kind of rain. People have been happily biking and working in the rain, because despite the big storms, it means a good year for crops.

rainstorm at the World Camp House, early March

Usually the rains hit hard during our January session. Some of you may remember storm or two during your volunteer time here. Like January 2009 when we got caught in a storm on the way home from camp and WC volunteers John and Jay rescued a goat nearly washed away:

volunteers pulling goat to shore

Luckily, the goats seem to be holding their ground this year.