The Lightning Dance (San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua)

So it is the start of rainy season here in Nicaragua. Somedays it rains for 15 minutes in the morning and sometimes for another 15 in the evening. However, the cool part thus far, is the lightning storms that occur in the darkness.

Because I am on the Pacific Coast, we often get to see lightning on the ocean's horizon far off in the distance. At times it is like a laser show, with distinct and unique bolts of electricity stinging the waters. The amount of lightning makes you feel as though you are in a dancehall, but with no steady rhythm. Interestingly enough, there is no thunder to act as an accompaniment. Perhaps there is, but it is too far off in the distance for our ears to be graced with. This gorgeous act of nature, truly lights up the crisp darkened skies and the navy like luminous clouds.

So on Saturday evening I went dancing a two storied bar, overlooking the beach, the great pacific. As we danced, we were in the presence of something strong, something fierce, something spiritual! Lightning.