A week of "firsts"

This is shaping up to be a week of "firsts" for me. Today I experienced my first sandstorm. It appears to be a dense fog, but is in actuality very windy and scratchy. I had to cover my nose and mouth so that I could breathe as I walked to my car. The gusts of wind were so strong that the treetops were bent nearly to the ground. There were palm fronds all across the roads. The good news is that the strong winds cause the storm to pass quickly and you can get on your way.