It's Hot!

This week has been very hot. Today it is 41C/105F...holy crap, is that right???? Yeah, the temperature converter doesn't lie.

The television reporters are doing stories about the heat. Showing people drinking water, buying water, pouring water over their heads. Just like in America, they warn of the impending doom of mankind.

I can relate.

I am an "air-conditioned baby". In Louisiana, we have weather just like this...same heat, same humidity. But, everything is air conditioned. When you are outside, it is usually for a short period of time, or you are at the pool.

We have a small rotating fan in the apartment. We live on the top floor of our building. Heat rises.

It is 36C/97F in here right now. OMG. Solution? There is none. I just wear the minimum of clothing and shower about every hour. Stay still, very still. And drink lots of water...

Most evenings we go fishing on the Danube and stay there for a couple of hours. That helps. On the weekend, we often go visit family on the Danube in Čelarevo. But during the heat of the day, here in town, the last place to be is outside.

We expect about 6 more weeks of heat. There will be days when the highs will only be 34C/93F. I look forward to the beautiful, cool fall days of October that I remember from last year.

And They Call The Wind Kosava

We woke in early morning to the sound of hail pounding down on the terrace and roof. It hailed on Friday afternoon as well. The weather has been gorgeous in the morning and then deteriorates by dusk.

This afternoon, we have strong wind. Here's what Wikipedia says about the wind here in Novi Sad..."The southeast-east wind Košava, which blows from the Carpathians and brings clear and dry weather, is characteristic of the local climate. It mostly blows in autumn and winter, in 2-3 days intervals. The average speed of Košava is 25-43 km per hour but certain strokes can reach up to 130 km/h. In winter time, followed by a snow storm, it can cause snowdrifts."

This wind is very powerful. I must run and close all of the windows and doors as it will blow things off of tables and walls as it blows through. It also brings in dirt and grit.

Our apartment is on the top floor of our building and listening to this wind blow with such ferocity is quite intimidating. It howls!

Warmer Than Usual Weather

The weather here has been beautiful. Highs in the upper fifties or mid sixties most days. Some rain late at night, or in early morning, but sunny with clean fresh air by midmorning.
Most people I speak with worry about "climate change". They say it is warmer than usual and tell me of heavy snows in years past. I don't know what I think of this. In America, some places such as Chicago, Denver and New York City have experienced very heavy snows and lower than normal temperatures.
This weekend we are off to visit my love's sister at her weekend home on the Danube. Saturday's weather is supposed to be clear and very nice.