January 7, 2009
Life in the 80's
We had a lot of storms come through this past week, leaving glorious temperatures in the 80’s, dipping into the 70’s at night. I can’t tell you how welcome that was, after sleeping on a hot mattress with hot air being fanned onto you for weeks now. We have all taken advantage of it, me getting all the housework done I can, and the girls playing outside. I’ve also managed some hammock time, thrilled that I can catch a cool breeze out there. 
I took these pictures to show you how the locals react when it gets below 90*. I have to admit that I was chilly, too. I kept telling myself that I should be hot at 85*, but I had to give in and put on a hoodie. Because the children’s camp was using the church building, we had our Sunday morning service under the mango tree. I was wrapped in a blanket, as was the grateful lady sitting beside me. Maybe we’re acclimating after all.
Isn't it amazing how HOT it feels? Glad you got the treat of some "cooler" weather! :)
ReplyDeleteYou should see the winter jackets people put on here in the Chaco, when it get´s below 80! I usually am defiant and don´t put a jacket on because I want to feel cold for a change! :)
ReplyDeleteBut yeah, we are having the same weather and it´s great for a little while, then we start to look for the hot north winds, that bring us rain!
And we turned all the fans off. . . and drank hot coffee again. Its funny how quickly we adjust!
ReplyDeleteThis is so hilarious and true! We were all in hooded sweatshirts and we used 2 blankets at night. I'm a Michigan girl, but my blood has apparently acclimatized to tropical heat!
ReplyDeleteSo great you're getting some relief from the heat!
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderfully cool, wasn't it???
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