MONSOON!

Today started out as a scorcher. After a fifteen minute walk this morning, I had completely soaked through my clothes in sweat. The heat and humidity had been building for days, and there didn't seem to be any sign that they'd relent. Then, around 3pm, the sky clouded over and the rain came pouring down. It's the biggest rain we've had yet, and the cool water felt heavenly. Cathy, Ben and I went outside and ran around the grounds of Nirman in the downpour (wearing clothes that were ready for a good wash). Kids giggled and pointed at us from their classroom windows; the cooks clearly thought we were crazy. Right after the rains began, the kids were let out of school. They jumped and screamed and laughed and splashed, unable to contain their giddiness. The cool air felt delicious, the raindrops made happy little plunking noises and the excitement was contagious. I can see why Indians love the monsoon season!