Two days ago we awoke at 5am to a "funny" noise on the cabin top...RAIN! Chris & I got up and quickly closed hatches but when we arose later to begin the day, the sun was shining and all was well again...except that the cockpit cushions were a bit on the "squishy" side. We set them out in the sun and by the time we returned from breakfast they were dry and ready to be sat upon once again.
This morning, again in the wee hours, wet stuff began pitter patting on the cabin top. I forced myself to climb out of my warm bed, run about making sure hatches and ports were closed and move the cockpit cushions onto the dashboard so they would remain dry.
What is going on?? Is this another aspect of Global Warming? Last year we didn't see rain at all from the time we arrived in Mexico until we returned to the Northwest. Granted, it is warm rain so we can still wear shorts, but it isn't exactly ideal weather for tanning or dining in the cockpit. In addition, even when the water stops dropping out of the sky and the sun makes an appearance, a residual amount of moisture remains behind (think humidity) that causes the "heat index" to increase.
Chris tells me we are right in the middle between two giant high pressure areas but that shouldn't cause wetness to fall from the sky. We are completely flummoxed about why it is raining in Mexico!
Mary is, understandably, confused as well. Is it possible the Portland weather followed her? No...NOAA's prediction for Portland today is freezing rain...quite typical for winter there. Her expectation was that she would go home with evidence that she spent a lot of time on the beach. We will do our best to accommodate that. Perhaps there's a tanning salon nearby?
4 comments:
You should be happy that you are farther south. The past few days we have been in the low to mid 40's in the morning. Since we have the car permit on the windshield anyway, we have been debating a relocation to Mazatlan!
The midnight naked rain run is a common occurrence in the Caribbean. When will you be trying that sea?
Elizabeth said ... I see you've been visited by my evil twin. I know she is evil because I only get called that when something goes terribly wrong (and I never answer). Anne
That's fantastic! Turtles are such amazing creatures, and their life cycles make you want to root for them. What a great opportunity that was for you! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Michael
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