Well we’re back in Panamá after a good trip back to the states and we apparently arrived in the rainiest part of the rainy season. The first thing we did when we got back to the house was to make sure our car started, which it did with no problem. But it had quite the crop of mold growing in it from being parked in our carport for a month! Nancy was a bit freaked out, but after some solid airing, vacuuming, cleaning, and deodorizing the car is pretty much back to normal.
As we were settling back in to our new house we discovered mold and mustiness throughout our house; in some of our clothes, our books, bed sheets, cabinets – everywhere! The mold was pretty light and easily cleaned for the most part, but its probably a good thing we were only gone for a month.
It rains a LOT here this time of year, usually in the afternoons, but sometimes at night, sometimes in the morning, sometimes when the skies look clear. The rain can be drizzly, light, sporadic, or really heavy; “aguacero” is the term the locals use, which means downpour. And downpour is what it is! I grew up in South Florida and have seen rain this heavy; just not every day.
We have been learning how to manage all this moisture and constant humidity. We run a dehumidifier, keep everything dry and clean, keep air circulating, put Damp Rid in our closets, etc. A learning curve no doubt!
The dry season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to some rain free days. We can’t help but wonder what new challenges the dryer weather will bring…
Saludos, Craig