heat v. rain

yesterday was by far the hottest day i have experience thus far. most of the day was dry and full of the beating sun. the head coupled with the humidity proved to be a powerful duo. not only did i sweat non-stop, i also felt as though i would melt. however, most liberians, who like me enjoy the cooler air the rains bring, were out en masse selling their goods out of wheelbarrows, from atop their heads, or out of the wooden stands constructed along the side of the road. they would say that even though it is hot, business is much better.
as i was not thinking about selling anything, i was longing to use the umbrella to guard me from the sun as is has so faithfully from the rain. when the rain came in the late afternoon, i sighed in great relief.
today it rained, and i should probably say, it rained cats and dogs. for most of last night and for most of today the heavens opened the flood gates. as a result i did not get out of the compound at all today. unlike yesterday, a cool (in relative terms) breeze covered the land like a gentle fan.
now if i was pressed to choose between the rain or the sun, i would have to choose the rain. not only is it cooler but it also dances and sings as it falls.