He and I walk everyday. Four miles -- round and round our condominium complex. It takes us just over an hour. It is summertime, and Cincinnati is hot (like much of the rest of the midwest and east coast here in the U.S.). That being the case, we've been setting the alarm, getting up early and trying to get out to walk early before the heat really cranks up.
This morning, when the alarm switched on (set to the radio), the very first words we heard were, "It's going to be in the high nineties today, with humidity taking the feels like temperatures to 105 degrees."
I groaned out loud and said, "Just another day in paradise!" No sympathy... He just commetned that it would be good to get moving quickly so that we could be out and back sooner.
Grumble. Mutter. Pout. Harrumph! So, up and fixed the "before walking" breakfast, filled the water bottles, and grabbed a sun hat. We trudged out into the suffocating heat. Thank goodness there was a slight but steady breeze. We made good time, did our laps, and then staggered back inside to cool down and rehydrate.
Yup. Paradise.
swan
Yep, it's horrid out there. Early, late, it doesn't matter. Paradise is when you realize you're finished and can stop. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThe weatherman here ( the great white Quebec north ) says next week will be the best of the summer ( I wonder what crystal ball he is using ), temperatures will be from 26-29c ( 78.8 - 85.0f ) and low humidity will be low...
ReplyDeleteHope your heat goes down so you can really enjoy your walks...