Rain, Rain, Rain

It is monsoon season here in Korea. This time of year, it rains about every four days or so; if you have had two or three days of sun in a row, you had better pack and umbrella in your bag if going out. I am used to it though, having gone through this season a couple of times before. I take my old black boots out because they are waterproof and great for the deep puddles I have to go through. Last year was mild, so this year, as expected, is already more severe than normal as if in compensation. There have already been some elevated flood warnings, and today on the way to church I had to walk through a "stream" flowing across a sidewalk (it was about 1-2 inches deep, despite irrigation beneath the sidewalk). Besides my boots, I am thankful for the invention of the umbrella, the hat, and that the Army allows the black trenchcoat to be worn in civilian attire. That, and the rain washes out the smog and yellow dust!