The air-conditioner in one bedroom failed late last week, so sleeping has been uncomfortable since the day before Brenu Two. The problem was diagnosed yesterday (out of “gas,” i.e. R-22) and solved today. After tightening a loose fitting to stop the leak, the aircon tech from Tema charged the system, restoring proper operation.
In recent days, several of our Ghanian friends and a few taxi drivers have wondered aloud “where are the rains?” We’re supposed to be in the rainy season, but we haven’t received significant precipitation in several weeks. As a result, each day has seemed as steamy and hot as the next.
To everyone’s relief, a massive thunderstorm rolled through Accra today. The heavens opened and the rain fell for nearly an hour around noon. (Fortunately, I completed a 6-mile run before the deluge.) Like previous downpours, dark skies and high winds accompanied the storm.
Relief twice over!
—Matt
