Somewhere in mid-February it abruptly decided to stop being Harmattan (cooler, dusty) and start being Hot season, after a mild wind storm that apparently even saw a few drops of rain on the outskirts of Ouaga.
As is usual here with hot season, electricity blackouts started happening (too many people using airconditioners overloading the system) - average of 4 hours a day. IMS students trying to get homework done are getting very frustrated.
One benefit of the heat is the effect on the flowers (those that receive good watering). I've had several new flowers come out, and my bok choy, celery, and local spinach have been doing so well I've cooked with them nearly every day. My seedling butternut pumpkin, sunflowers, cherry tomato and rocket are looking promising.
