Rain, Rain, Every Day

Literally, every day it rains. It's called a "rainy season." We don't really have those in the Midwest. There really aren't other seasons here, no Summer/Winter/Spring/Fall. There's hot and less hot, and wet and more wet. Right now we are in a hot/more wet season. Usually it doesn't rain all day, but it is usually cloudy all day, and when it does rain, it'll keep up for the rest of the day, and it rains a lot.

I used to laugh at Dominicans on rainy days. Everything stops. No on goes anywhere, plans are cancelled, nothing happens, all just because it rains. How silly! Letting a little water stop you? Not at all. Here is my guide to help you understand the frustrations of the rainy season that I have learned throughout the year.

1. You have to walk a lot.
.....a. Umbrellas are only helpful in mild rain and for a short time.
.....b. Not fun in the rain.

2. The streets flood. Guaranteed. If it is raining, the streets will flood.
.....a. Also not fun if walking.
.....b. If driving your own vehicle, you might not be able to make it.

3. Public Transportation
.....a. Moto-conchos (motorcycles) are right out.
.........i. No fun at all.
........ii. Dangerous in wet streets.
.......iii. See 2b.
.....b. Conchos and Guaguas
.........i. All full. You will have to wait for a long time. (See 1a)
........ii. See 2b.

So, yeah. We don't do anything if it's raining. And it's been at it for over a month now. But I'm not complaining, because while it is raining every day, it is better than the alternative. Rain means it is cooler. If not for the rain, we would all be roasting alive in the summer sun.