We had spectacular electrical storms Sunday and Monday nights, with thunder rumbling continuously, lightening flashing in all directions, and torrential rain. And, today, I awoke to a rare early morning downpour — 8 inches of pergola runoff collected in my buckets. Noticias, the Facebook group Bloqueos y Accidentes en Oaxaca, and Reportes en Oaxaca, Mexico all show major flooding throughout the city from this morning’s surprise.
This morning’s view of Templo de San José and Basilica de la Soledad. Where did Monte Albán go?
All of this has me asking, is this the beginning of an early rainy season? Then, there is the report from Conagua (Mexico’s national water commission) that, due to El Niño, there could be a significant increase in the number of Pacific Coast hurricanes this season. Hmmm… it looks like we may be in for a bumpy and wet ride!
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Send some of that rain up this way! Arizona and California surely do need it!
As the saying goes, I would if I could, but I can’t. ;-( Have you tried a mezcal offering to Tlaloc? 😉
I will have to try that! 😉
You can’t see Monte Alban unless you pay the new, unauthorized toll.
Clear this morning , so again seeing it from my terrace!
…so, you paid up?
No, David, I can actually see some of the platforms from the terrace of my apartment!
Shannon, are you ok? Are you here in California? Or were you affected by
the earthquake last night❓I have been
worried about you ! Let me know ok!
If you need anything just let me know ok?
Love you,
Louise
I’m in Telluride, CO for Matt’s wedding, but reports are all friends, neighbors, and apartment are all okay. Thank goodness!!!