Thunderstorms...

Last night we were woken at just after 4am with flashes of lightning and then a series of loud rolling thunderclaps. For our American friends this is nothing new, but the weather is an almost record breaking heat for this time of year. 92 degrees... and hotter tomorrow. 

As I write, Colorado wildfires are burning  huge tracts of land amounting to nearly 100 square miles.
I suggested a walk along the Erie Canal to Judy today but she suggested that walking in 95 degree heat would not be so pleasant. So it will be nice to return to our ponds tomorrow and to be amongst the trees and bushes there.


Nicholas

Ahhhh...


This is just one of the few waterfalls located near our new abode. They rush through the gorges and create a glorious contrast to the sun and the heat.


We will be spending lots of time exploring the NY State Parks, hiking and finding which are our favourites in the coming weeks, months and years. 


All that being said, there are more thunderstorms predicted for Friday, and by this coming Monday the temperature will have dropped by 20 degrees Fahrenheit. 


Talk about change!


Judy