A touch of light: cicadas and cuckoos usher in the summer

By MIKE GILLAM Photo © Mike Gillam   Some years an extension of the subtropical monsoon from the north can result in significant precipitation through November and December gifting desert dwellers with restorative and energising spells of cooler temperatures up until Christmas. And there’s nowhere I’d rather be when it rains. Then there’s January and … Continue reading A touch of light: cicadas and cuckoos usher in the summer