July in Thunderstorm and Heat

July has been an amazing month here- the weather has become relatively predictable, with thunderstorms rolling in from the west around 5pm every afternoon, right when we finish work. Nights have been slightly humid, holding in some of the heat accrued during the day. I took some pictures of thunderstorm clouds from Hwy 36.






This atmosphere has been so special, especially on cool mornings in Boulder for the farmers market. It takes a slow perusal through the lanes of white tent covered booths to notice how the colors of fruits and vegetables become more vibrant after a fleeting thunderous downpour. Que dulce la lluvia. A banquet of vegetables, fresh bread and aged balsamic vinegar. I do wish it had come from my own garden. I miss California for its year-round growing season and fertile soil.