Early rains, March 12 2008

We had the first rain of 2008 here last night. It was nothing to write home about; it was just a sprinkle but lasted the whole night! After such a long dry period, not even a small puddle formed. However, it did settle the Harmatan dust that had been hanging around and cooled down the temperature. We are at the beginning of the hottest season of the year here in the north.