The Western Cape has a winter rainy season. And, we can really feel that winter is coming. During church this morning, there was a steady drizzle, providing the first really good soaking rain since our arrival in January. It lasted for a couple hours. The parched earth absorbed the moisture without any problem at all. By mid-afternoon when Catherine and I went for a quick walk, all exposed earth was dry again. For someone who has lived in wet and rainy Michigan most of his life (surrounded by the world's largest reservoirs of fresh water), it is truly amazing that everything dries so quickly.
Because of the dreary day, we stayed home this afternoon and evening. Both kids are in bed a bit early tonight.
Elections are coming real soon now. Wednesday will be a national holiday to allow everyone to vote. I've uploaded some more election posters.
--Matt