adventures in minna

a diary of life in minna, nigeria... and a way to keep tabs on me!

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Weather update...


The rains have stopped and Harmattan is returning. Harmattan is the coolest part of the year - the dust and sand comes south from the Sahara and everything feels cooler. But while the early mornings and nights are certainly cooler, the lack of rain has made the middle of the day unbearably hot. Yep, I'm still complaining about the heat (while my neighbours kindly enquire how I find the cold!)
A recent hill climb in Kabba shows just how dusty it gets during Harmattan. The terracotta and green chequered land is hidden in this smog-like dust...