Monsoon Season is coming!

Yesterday seemed to be the first indications that monsoon season is heading our way. At about 5.45pm a huge storm hit over Manila. By the 6.30 and home time it was in full force with strong winds, heavy rain and lots of thunder and lightening. We waited at work for about half an hour hoping the storm would die down. It did a little and we all headed out for the walk to the LRT station. Of course I hadn’t brought my umbrella because it has been hot and clear (well – clear in terms of not much rain – it’s never really clear here in Manila thanks to all the smog) since we arrived with little sign of rain. Luckily I was able to share an umbrella, but that did not stop my shoes, socks, feet, pants, shoulder and bag from getting totally wet. Because the storm was so strong, all public transport was packed. It was impossible to get a taxi, the jeepneys were full and by the time we arrived at the LRT station at 7:30ish, we found out that the LRT had been closed because of the lightening! Instead we decided to grab some food (Wendy’s) and wait for people to go home. Finally we were able to get a taxi which dropped me off near home at about 8.30. I was absolutely exhausted! But I’ve been assured that there are plenty more days like this to come over the next 3 months!

posted by batik billy @ 8:19 am