Hotter Than Normal

 Yesterday was hot and sunny. The high got to 32C. This morning it is sunny and 25C. Today is going to be sunny with a high of 29C. 

We were hot from the minute we got up yesterday and it was really uncomfortable. We did manage to do two loads of laundry which seem to take forever to dry. There was no wind which is needed here to dry clothes. 

Uruguay is experiencing hotter than normal temperatures and less rainfall this month. There is concern for risk in the agriculture sector. This means loss of crops and higher food costs. It also impacts water supplies in the country. It was forecasted in October that this could happen. 

The beach continues to be very busy. People seem to last for hours in the sun though they do go into the water to cool off. The elderly don't seem to be on the beach until the evening. People leave at 7 - 8 pm to have dinner. 

Daughter-in-law and I went to the grocery store in the late afternoon. The wind kept us cool as we walked. We didn't rush either way. We also walked one block last night to get grandson some Korean chicken. It was a nice to walk then. While we waited for the chicken to be cooked, we walked up and down one street twice talking. I actually logged in quite a few steps. 

While at the grocery store, I noticed that the Christmas decorations have not been put away. Papa Noel is gone from the Christmas tree. Last night I noticed some of the people still have their outdoor lights up. I did a bit of googling and found out they keep them up until after Three Kings Day (Jan. 6) which is known as Children's Day. On Jan. 5, the children put out their shoes with hay and water for the camels. This is when the children receive their gifts though they do get some on Christmas Eve. 

I am still having issues with my allergies and have them somewhat under control with medication. It has been a big pain having them as they leave me coughing like crazy. I also am having issues from having a tooth extracted almost 2 months ago. I had a small tooth fragment work its way loose through my gum and now I have something larger poking through my gum. I will be calling the dentist on Jan 5 to see if she can see me before my appointment on Jan 20. I feel as uncomfortable as a baby who is teething. I am trying not to complain about them and keep on moving even if I don't want to. 

I am not sure what is happening today. I have started to sort my clothes to pack them. I do want to sweep the main floor area this morning and do know we need to grocery shop. With it being so hot until we leave, I know we will be not be out and about a lot. We will be spending more time inside keeping hydrated. With no a/c, we are trying to keep cool with 2 fans. 

Until the next time................................................................