I had mentioned previously about the noise the roof makes during rain, but don't believe i had expoundedbeyond that. The rain drum effect was expected by me, but what I failed to anticipate was the almost constant noise this type of roof makes. On a clear day, it's constantly popping and creaking as the sun heats it up. When the wind blows, leaves, sticks, and other debris rattles down onto and across it. Cats jump onto and paddle thump across it. Birds scritch scratch tap across it. And since it's one big drum, these noises are telegraphed throughout the entire house. Added to the other noises of the night, its not surprising sleep is often interrupted or difficult to obtain in the first place.
The only scripture that I can think of for this situation is "sweet is the sleep of the one serving"
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a house with a tin roof but it was tin on wood and a small attic space and a ceiling. I loved the sound of rain on it. No cats or birds. I guess i was upper class hillbilly. Ha! Hi to everyone.
ReplyDeleteThere are thumps and bumps all day and all night long. Can't figure out what half of them are. Attribute these to trees dropping branches or other litter.
DeleteAre you still looking for another place to move too?
ReplyDeleteYes. We looked at a house monday[?]; it was a mess, especially the yard. Needed cleaning up and furniture. Nice tiled bath with tub, somewhat rare in Panajachel. Really set up as 3 separate 1-bedroom 1-bathroom apartments, stacked on top of each other. We had looked at a similar place several weeks ago. This was closer to our price range, but really needs TLC.
DeleteOne of the Spanish sister's owns houses and may possibly have something for us. Still waiting to hear back from her.
Any more leads on a new home?
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