Rainiest desert EVER!

Now, I'm not entirely sure about this, but I was always led to believe that the word "desert" implied an arid landscape, with little rain. Arad is in the desert. So why is it so frickin' rainy here? Two weeks ago, when we had that huge storm with the snow and hail, I was told that it probably wouldn't rain again while I was in Arad.

It rained two days later. And a few days after that. Really, it's barely stopped raining in the past two weeks. I'm fairly sure that Arad is set to become the world's next rainforest.

Other than the rain, life is good. This is mostly due to the wonderful fact that classes are now over, and I will shortly be able to see people who I have known for more than ten weeks of my life. I really never thought I'd want to see my brother. Perhaps it's because he's bringing me things I need from home. Yes, that must be the source of my excitement.

Last night, when I got home from grocery shopping, I discovered that neither elevator in the mirkaz klitah worked. As a matter of fact, quite a few Ethiopians were squashed into a non-working elevator at that moment. I don't think they were enjoying it! Hopefully, both will be up and working for the weekend.

That's about it for now. Boring, I know. Next, I'm off to my violin lesson and orchestra rehearsal.

Was that just thunder? What kind of desert is this??