Nothing but blue sky.....

I know it is peevish to whinge about sunny weather, but while you are enduring the erratic weather in the southern hemisphere, I just want you to know that endless sunny days do lose their appeal. What is the point of opening the curtains and looking out at the day? It is just going to be blue cloudless sky... Three days we had clouds, but they were just a tease and by next day they were gone and the unrelenting blue was back.

The Kurdish Sky

There has been no rain here since early May and none due until the end of the month. Everything is coated in a gritty dust - leave your windows open and your house becomes a sand pit. Kurdish water consumption is three times the international average boosted by endless washing of courtyards, steps, paths and balconies and quite frankly I can't blame them. I would go mad with a hose. The last few days have seen some strong gusty winds which only  exacerbates the dust...  Cleaning grubby dusty shoes is a never ending daily task.

It is cooling off though with daily temperatures in the mid to high 20s and the evenings are turning distinctly cool.  I have been reaching for a blanket in the early hours of the morning,  the AC is now turned firmly off and some folk are wearing jerseys and jackets.