After the rain

The rain kept up all night, steady and relentless. The river's running fast and loud and I wanted to go down to Rio earlier than usual because this amount of rain can lead to landslides and general chaos. However, I don't want to go till HH has sent of the info and email we've been working on for days, so I've medicated the cat, packed the car, walked the dogs and am trying to possess my soul in patience. They say practice makes perfect.
Hard to choose a photo today, not that they're so great, just that I'm torn between the Quaresmeira trees (thanks to Walter for reminding me of the correct name, so I've just adjusted it), with their purple flowers that bloom in Lent (Quaresma), the mountain misty after the rain, or our two crazy dogs play fighting, no holds barred. So here's a compromise, combining Quaresma and distant mountain. Can't consider Mono Monday with everything so bright and beautiful