The clouds were coming our way!

I just decided to walk.

Sorry taxi dudes trying to give me a ride, I'm walking today.

I was strolling down the road in Negril and decided to take it to the beach.

A lot harder walking in the sand than the road, but seeing the water makes me feel better.

I started at the Tree House Resort and made my way towards downtown.

I got to one of my favorite watering holes and just sat there for a spell.

I downed a couple of Red Stripes and continued on my journey.

It's amazing how quick a cold bottle of beer can go.

On my way down the beach, I stopped to talk to a craft vendor guy who was selling his wares right there on the beach.

I was looking at the sky and said "Man, look at the dark clouds, I think I'd better look for some cover."

"It will pass", the guy said.

But, it's gonna rain!

"The rain is a blessing" he said, "No reason to run, it will be light".

Feel the wetness, feel the wind, take in the aroma of the rain and all it touches"

So, I just stayed where I was.

While we talked, I felt a droplet hit my cheek, then another.

Hmmm, well I thought, I have on swimming trunks, sandals and a cotton shirt, I guess I will be ok.

The drops of rain falling were very small, maybe 10-15 seconds apart.

Then the rain picked up a little, became very steady, but light while the man and I just stood there.

It was a warm day and the little sprinkle, along with a light breeze really cooled me off.

It felt good!

I could still smell food cooking and music was going and a lot of locals still went about their business as usual.

Being outdoors, dealing with and feeling the weather, is key to understanding a lot of things on the island of Jamaica.

I really like all the things that nature gives and takes there in it's never ending demonstration of her force and energy.

I was staring up and out to sea for a while.

After a minute I looked at the gentleman and I could see a little sly smile on his face. Like he knew he had taught me something.

It was obvious that I was enjoying the rain, like he must do all the time.

That was the first time in a loooong while that I stood out in the rain without an umbrella.

Soon, maybe 15 minutes, the rain passed and the sun came out in full force.

"Thanks for the "weather education" I told the guy."

Moral of the story: If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at can change and change you too!