The first heavy rain of the year hit Hong Kong last night. I heard there were hails too. Friends called or WeChatted to ask whether my roof was strong enough to keep the rain out. My island stormy night was actually quite warm and peaceful. I vaguely recall one or two dog barking but no sound of the rain.
今年第一场暴雨昨夜袭港，听说也有很大的冰雹。早晨朋友们电话微信地问我的屋顶是否足够坚固，在这样的日子为我遮风挡雨。不知怎的一向睡眠很轻的我雷暴夜却得一夜安眠，岛上的小屋温暖沉静。依稀间记得夜里偶有一两声犬吠，雨声倒不记得了。
（Hong Kong Central, March 31, 2014.)