This summer so far has had more rain and cloud, and less sunshine, than usual. Overall, the summer has not been unbearably hot or humid; in fact, the temperature has been rather comfortable most of the time and we have only suffered by the lack of beach days and dry rides. While rainy season in our area was officially declared over on August 3rd, we still have not experienced a true summer.
This exceptionally cool summer is called ?? (reika), and while a respite from the heat is sort of nice, it has not only taken its toll on our beach days, but has affected many areas of the economy. Convenience stores report a record low for summer sales of 'summer' items, like ice cream and (more vitally) beer, which are down 7.5 percent compared to last year. Farmers are concerned about their crops, and baseball fields with natural grass are seeing the drawbacks of said grass as it turns brown and patchy.
Unless things change in the month of September and become hot and steamy, I will declare this 'The Year Without a Summer'.
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