Yes, it is that time of year.
Harmattan in the dictionary is defined as: A dry, dust-bearing wind from the northeast or east that blows in West Africa especially from late November until mid-March. It originates in the Sahara as a desert wind and extends southward to about 5°N in January and 18°N in July. It is associated with the high pressure area that lies over the northwest Sahara in winter and the adjoining part of the Atlantic in other seasons.
My definition: A wind that brings chills and dry skin, along with irritated lips, dust tasting water and mad brothers (after you try and punch them and end up shocking them and yourself). And yes, water really CAN taste like dust, along with any other food that doesn't have a layer of salt on it.
One of the good things about harmattan is that you are able to watch the burning fields on the mountain. This might not seem like a big deal, but it is really cool when you look at the mountain at night and see streaks of fire running along the mountain. Gods little blessings when everything is so dry. ;)
I will post a picture later on, as right now it will not let me.
Harmattan in the dictionary is defined as: A dry, dust-bearing wind from the northeast or east that blows in West Africa especially from late November until mid-March. It originates in the Sahara as a desert wind and extends southward to about 5°N in January and 18°N in July. It is associated with the high pressure area that lies over the northwest Sahara in winter and the adjoining part of the Atlantic in other seasons.
My definition: A wind that brings chills and dry skin, along with irritated lips, dust tasting water and mad brothers (after you try and punch them and end up shocking them and yourself). And yes, water really CAN taste like dust, along with any other food that doesn't have a layer of salt on it.
One of the good things about harmattan is that you are able to watch the burning fields on the mountain. This might not seem like a big deal, but it is really cool when you look at the mountain at night and see streaks of fire running along the mountain. Gods little blessings when everything is so dry. ;)I will post a picture later on, as right now it will not let me.
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Hi Beth! I finally found your blog- way to go! I'll check in from time to time. :) Blessings!
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