I’m sitting outside here on the balcony of the house I’m staying in (ah … the joys of laptops), watching my first electrical storm (as a result, the power in the house is continually stopping and starting). It is AMAZING … I have never seen anything quite like it. For the uninitiated, it is lightning that lights up the night sky – but, unlike the storms I’m used to at home, it just keeps going, flashing every few seconds, over and over again, a bit like a strobe light at a dance party. Actually, the accompanying nature noises around me – buzzing birds and random insects – actually do sound like a funky new techno song … I can therefore declare this the best value dance party I’ve ever been to! (excluding airfare calculations …)
This current storm has gone on for over an hour! I tried to take a video of the non-stop lightning but the camera only picked up the strongest bursts of light. So here’s a screen shot, to give you some idea of how the night sky looks every few seconds.
For the complete experience, put on a techno song with cicada and bird noises, turn off the lights in your room, stare at the picture and blink your eyes furiously … =)
… What a buzz (sorry, the lightning gag should be no shock to you guys!).
john
ps If any you actually try the ‘complete experience’, please let me know (so I can pray for you!)
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