The rain should be tapering off at this point, but of course this year we are having a record amount of rains and the dampness and downpours continue with not much relief. I wish I understood more about monsoon in the Himalayas. It has something to do with the wet air off the Indian ocean condensing above and around us which pretty much causes non-stop rain and moisture for about 3 months(July to September). Therefore, the habitat of Mussoorie changes from clear, sunny and dry to a very wet, green, lush, misty, and damp one. There are moments about once a week when the sun comes through the clouds and shines on the saturated beauty around us. During these moments, I love monsoon and often think that it is my favorite season. The peaks emerge through the clouds and the natural light brings refreshment to our bodies and souls. Radiant.
Day to day life in monsoon consists of dealing with mold, a wet dog who is afraid of thunder, lots of inside play, a musty smell, umbrellas, rain boots, checking for leeches on our feet and ankles(only Graham has had one this year), rain coats and the sound of precipitation on our roof. I will say that it could be much worse because we invested in a dryer and borrowed a dehumidifier so that we have the option to dry things! The pace of life here seems to slow down with the rains. I will miss the peace that the monsoon brings, but look forward to the crisp, clear mountain air that autumn will yield.
Monsoon has been hard for Hudson. He doesn't like getting wet. He cheered up quickly on this walk once we found some monkeys to "shoot".
Under the big rainbow umbrella.
On our daily walk. Graham took this picture from eMi's office balcony.
Attempting to find things to do inside.
Apparently, this bright red plant blooms at the end of monsoon. An encouraging sign! We went for a hunt to find them and put them in a vase later to find out they are "poisonous"?
The radiance of a passing storm viewed from out our kitchen window.
I am humbled.
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