And cold season is upon us! I love that even here in Burkina Faso, where
it is virutally summer all year round, we still get our own version of
"winter". Yes, the temperatures still spike to the mid 90's everyday,
but once the sun sets around 6:00pm the temperatures quickly plummet to the mid 60's.
That 30 degree difference is quite significant! And makes it feel COLD outside!
For this very brief month long cold season, I am finally able to open the doors and windows and flood the house with cool fresh air.
That's a beautiful sight! Windows open. Cool breeze blowing in. Makes me
one happy lady! Even during midday when it is very warm, the breeze is
surprisingly cool and feels really good despite the hot day.
It's very common to see Burkinbé all bundled up in hats and mittens and thick winter jackets this time of year. Last year during cold season I thought it was unusual to see everyone bundled up, but this year, it's not so unusual! Your body quickly gets acclimated to the constant heat, so when the temperatures actually fall below 80 degrees, you shiver like it's in the 40's!
I love how refreshing the the weather is right now.
2 comments:
I'm so glad to hear this! We arrive in Ouaga next week and it sounds very welcoming.
i know the feeling! i am in sweaters as soon as it hits the 70's. i like the heat. maybe not the 100's everyday, but the 90's are not all that bad. glad you're getting some reprieve! love ya
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