Montreal Monsoon

Montreal Monsoon, a photo by susanvg on Flickr.

Photo: August 5, 2012

We have had a number of heavy storms this summer in between our many days of hot humid weather. Last Sunday was one of them. I was caught driving when visibility suddenly went to virtually nothing. (Don't worry - this photo was taken in a parking lot as we were stuck in the car waiting for the rain to subside). The heavy showers which came in a series did nothing to reduce the humidity. Once the sun came out, the evaporating water created a hot blanket. But cooler weather ahead...

Day 85: A Rainy Drive

Day 85: A Rainy Drive, originally uploaded by susanvg.

It has been a dry March with sunny days that have melted most of the snow leaving an accumulation of dirt behind. We have needed this rain to wash the city clean. On my way to dinner with a friend the raindrops started to fall. For the first time since autumn you could smell the earthy aroma of the soil.

As I drove home, the car lights shone trails of colour across the pavement. The street lamps glowed halos while the drops of water on my windshield reflected back the myriad of shades. Rain - soon the plants will come back to life.