What a difference the rain makes!

It is incredible to see the change in the landscape that is brought about by the rains. I was struck by the contrast in these 2 pictures, both taken from the airstrip in Malambo, northern Tanzania. I took the first picture 6 months ago near the end of the dry season and the second just a couple of weeks ago while waiting for the weather to clear after a night of heavy rain.

Malambo in October 2011- the mountains obscured by dust.

Malambo in April 2012- the mountains obscured by low clouds.