facts of life: it rains. a lot.

June 6, 2011

Summer shower in Prague

Rain rain go away. Come again another day. Little Johnny wants to play, but currently he's getting drenched. Although we haven't really experienced this, it apparently rains a lot here in Prague -- at least once a day. I grew up in Florida, so an afternoon shower seems pretty standard. Today was one of the first days it poured. We dashed into the tram and into the apartment just in the knick of time. The pitter patter of the rain drops, and cool breezes made for a stellar afternoon nap.

For the most part, the Prague-ians all have the proper rain gear. I'm not sure why this poor little boy was walking in the pouring rain with his backpack. It seems uncharacteristic, based on the lackadaisical nature of Czechs, that he would actually be in a hurry. His mom should know better, this poor kid's definitely going to catch a cold. I know, I've been there. Shockingly, rain boots don't seem as popular here as you would expect, and I'd have to say, unlike Seattle, the suicide rate is probably pretty low. Czechs have cheap beer, they don't really need suicide. It would just be a complete waste of time. Besides, who would their dogs ride the tram with then? It'd be way too sad, and the Czechs have enough sad history to be wallowing in even more sadness.

Anyways, I took this photo out my window right before I took a nap. I wanted to run down and bring this boy a poncho, but alas, I don't even have one, and I'm on the fourth floor so I wouldn't have made it. So instead, I took his picture, in hopes that he will reach dry land soon.