Nearly back to normal

Although it has been raining - well it is the rainy season - we haven't had any further scares with regards to flooding - which is a blessed relief in the Mrs John household I can tell you.  Still, we're not taking any chances and, as you can see, the fridge is still up on the desk!  It's by far the heaviest thing we have to move so it just makes sense.  The couch is still on the floor as it's fairly portable and fits across the dining room table.


Of course the weather plays havoc with the few chores I have. For example my hand-washing can take two full days to dry.  I'm comforted by the fact that even the lady across the road who does the main washing often takes an extra day.  You kind of have to plan ahead as when we first arrived we would hand the washing over in the morning and get it back all clean and folded when we went for our tea. 

The wet also brings the mosquitos out and they adore Mr John's unsullied skin - much to his annoyance.  They pretty much leave me alone - even more to his annoyance!!  We are also a little more wary of riding the scooter as the roads (and to be fair footpaths) are very slippery after rain.  Don't feel sorry for us, we still get out and about, it's just a matter of timing.  Though wearing a plastic "poncho" to keep dry on the bike, when the temperature is still in the early 30s, is not much fun.