Tomas Update

Well, I don't want to jinx it, but so far this hurricane has mostly just been boring. I haven't seen so much as a gust of wind and it has mostly just been light but somewhat steady rain since early last night. I didn't sleep very well, though, so I know that it didn't even rain throughout the entire night. I don't know how the Western side of the island is fairing since they'll probably bear the brunt of it, but at least they weren't really affected by the earthquake or the cholera. Internet was patchy last night, but today has been ok. There was even hot water for a shower last night. So I can't really complain. Geraldine and I attempted to play the game we bought in the grocery store for 130 gourdes (less than $5) last night, Topple, but she didn't really believe my explaining of the rules and thought I was cheating, so we mostly just drank pina coladas that I made in the blender.

So we're fine, but will wait until all is said and done to hear about how people in the camps faired. I'm selfishly hoping this rain clears up in time for some sun this weekend.