When the winds finally blew out of town, the 30-degree temps remaining felt down right warm. After days of biting winds that cut clear through to the bone, the sunny 30s seemed like an early spring.
Funny, how it’s all a matter of perspective.
I remember when I returned from Belize after living there for two years: it was summer in the DC area, and I felt that our typical hazy, hot and humid weather here was actually quite comfortable.
Comparably, it is. Belize, a small country in Central America bordering Mexico and Guatemala and backing up to the Caribbean Sea, is flipping hot pretty much all the time. On average, it is 90 degrees with 75% humidity, except the rainy season (October-December), during which it is 100% humidity and 75 degrees.
During my first rainy season—only a few months into my time there--I remember feeling amused when I saw some of the Belizeans and long time residents wearing winter coats, gloves and hats. Of course, it wasn’t long before I was shivering jealously and found myself wearing almost all of my clothes just to stay warm.
Returning to DC, the air conditioning, and it’s seemingly moderate temps, I spent many a night layering on the blankets and wearing thermal gear. Family and friends were a bit concerned. Of course, this too passed; eventually, I adjusted to the praises of A/C and joined the ranks of the complainers over “how hot it is here!”
Funny, how it’s all relative. I try to hold this in memory. Especially since it’s certainly NOT been hot here this winter with those blessed winds! BUT since they’ve at least taken a temporary break, I really appreciate how warm it feels now!
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