rain, rain, and more rain

No worries, the island is no longer spinning. Ear infections are long forgotten.

It has been cold (for here) and rainy for the last two weeks. Monsoons bring a considerable amount of rain to the tropical world. Still, it's not truly cold, and watching the rain trail down an orchid's petals has a unique joy. The banyan trees are like waterfalls with their great roots that grow from the top of the tree down into the earth, creating their own jungle. The silky white petals of the angsana trees' flowers retain their soft sultry sweet scent which fills the air after the rain ceases.