January Rain in Yangon

Two things to understand about this post. 

Waterfalls... We ain't got rain gutters in my neighborhood.

Sparrows taking shelter from the storm

First, it doesn’t rain in Yangon in January. Maybe a sprinkle here or there, but nothing like the downpour we had today that lasted all afternoon. It knocked out my power. 

A man protecting his head from the rain. Both of them

Second, I live in a poor neighborhood where most houses don’t have running water. This means that rain represents an opportunity for a free shower!
From my balcony.

Music by Kevin Baiko.