I am told that during the rainy season, the streets run like rivers for one to two hours most afternoons.
This year, the rain was not as regular, but when it did rain it made up for it in ferocity and duration. The development in which I have my house is directly across the street from an arroyo (stream bed), which has been running quite high this year. We had a scare of some flood potential on the night of September 16. Here's are some videos of the street flooding in and near our development:
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The furniture I bought from Adriana Rousselon has been delivered, and I am finally able to move into my home. I still have no appliances, so I will be "camping out" until these are delivered.
Today, I closed on the purchase of my new home, and began the process of getting utilities in my name, ordering and installing appliances and furniture, and obtaining cell phone service and internet connection (a royal pain in the ass).
I just arrived at my new home town of San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. I love my new city and home! People are friendly and helpful, my neighbors are absolutely awesome, and the city and its surroundings are fantastic.
Lots to do here: There is a vibrant artist community, and galleries abound. Gastronomically, San Miguel is amazing: you can't swing a dead cat without hitting an incredible restaurant.
San Miguel sits at 6500 feet in altitude, and is generally dry except during the rainy season (July through September).