Well the rain is here. There were some long debates about whether the rain would actually arrive this season. The worst drought in recorded history may finally be over.
Now being right on the coast and with a river running fairly well, we didn't feel it as much as the folks surrounding us. We never had a water shortage, but our grass wasn't as green as it should have been. One resort up the coast actually had to close down due to lack of water.
It's strange for such a tropical region, but guess what will come of it are better systems for the future. Every time one turns on the TV you'll see an ad for going greener. Well, that applies to all of us. Even us in the bush. We've noticed how many little things we can change to avoid waste. By putting in new water systems we can re-use water for irrigation. "Brown" water goes under the ground, while "Grey" water goes over the plant-life.
In our new development at Crawford's Beach Lodge, we will be using solar and a new water heat pump system that use less electricity than elements found in geysers. There has been a lot of talk about wind turbine technology too, although a little difficult to subtly place in the resort here. Probably better for those with more open fields. Either way, with Eskom (our electricity provider), planning a further rate hike, it bodes well for the future.
So I'll enjoy the rain and spend the day inside. I'm sure by the time you get here, the sun will be shinning and sea shimmering.
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