Thunderstorms

The thunder and lightning sessions are under way at the moment, with most days succumbing to rain for 1-3 hours in the afternoon or early evening. Apart from the scary bits it is a refreshing cool-down, as the humidity is climbing each day and the heat is definitely becoming more oppressive.

Amazingly, it is common for people here to wear dark denim jeans or black pants - very much the fashion - despite the heat.

We are getting weather reports from Alexandra and Invercargill, and it seems no-one is very impressed with the summer so far. Wouldn't it be great to have a happy medium?!