Days have been intensely hot. By the time I get back from the gym the temperatures are in the high 30s. We’ve been trying to beat the heat in various ways. For a while I tried to ignore the heat and just go out for a coffee after a shower, do some chores, or meet friends for lunch. You can do it, but by four in the afternoon you begin to flag. Much better then to stay in, have your meetings, get your reading and writing done, and then meet friends for dinner.
We are so far inland that it turns out there’s a big swing between day and night temperatures. It took me some time to adjust to it. But now I’m beginning to see that’s how the city works. Get some things done in the morning, have a siesta if you want, or at least stay indoors in the afternoon, and have a long evening. We found ice cream selling like, umm hot cakes? No, that doesn’t sound quite right, but I guess you know what I mean. As you can see, every other person in these two photos seems to have a waffle cone in hand. Or you can sit in a nice little pub and have your IPA as you watch the IPL.
Don't hold your breath 
