What To Do: The Non-Windy Days in Jeri Part III

Well, the wind was OK for two days. I went out for power sessions: 5 hours on a 5.0 each day. The wind was still patchy at best and most of the time it was a fight to stay on a plane, but it was nice to be windsurfing again. Today is a different story. The wind hasn't even stirred the palm trees at our pousada.

The still air is due to the massive torrential rain cloud that passed through here last night. I was out at what is referred to as 'the French Pousada' when suddenly it was raining. Not just the light rain that we've had a few times at night for a few minutes, this was like the west coast - get soaked in under a minute - type of rain. The alleys became streams and the main street a river rushing down to the ocean. I can't believe how fast the streets emptied out, everyone took cover for the storm. The thick clouds remained overnight and are staying for the day, not letting even a breeze cut through the humid air.

But I am making the most of it: I did some of my souvenir shopping, got caught up with emails and had a left over lunch with Arrianne, Tom, Al, Maeli and Jen. (It's the first time that we had leftovers in the whole three months!) We decided to have a cake competition tonight. Teams of two are each going to bake a cake and someone will decide whose cake is the best. Jen and I are teaming up against Al & Maeli and Tom & Arrianne. I'll let you know the results!