It was another hot day today as we shuffle, literally, through this extreme “heat dome” that has settled over most of western North America. Anything more than a shuffle is to invite heat stroke, heart attacks, and profound, sweat-soaked enervation.
But going out early will work. M and I avoided the soaring 42°C (108F) temps that occurred later in the day by leaving for our walk before 8. When we stopped for a rest and water drink, this is the view we saw.
We are very fortunate to live across the street from this park with its fabulous swimming beach, and in the upcoming weeks, I plan to spend a lot of time there with several good books.
Stay cool everyone. 🙂
Yes, Lynette. Shade and low effort are our friends these days. Never thought I would look longingly of photos of snow and wish it was here in summer. Stay cool. Allan
You bet. Steady and very, very slow with lots of water consumption. I can’t say that I’m missing snow. In the north it only disappeared in May, but I understand completely!
We also have unusual humidity–unusual for California. Usually it’s a ‘dry heat’. Got my fan turned on!
Yes, it’s a dry heat here, too. I’m not a fan of humidity at all. Try to stay cool (and dry)! 🙂
It’s been decades since I dipped my feet in that lake, but I have fond memories of it. Enjoy!
Thank you! Lots of people are putting up shade shelters right in the water and then are sitting in their chairs underneath, half submerged, while they watch their kids or just read a book. It’s one way to stay cool!
Hey! What a great idea!
How lucky to be so close to a nice beach with a beautiful view. I can’t think of a better way to stay cool during a heat wave.
We are very fortunate; it’s really a great beach.
I’m seeing the heat haze too, I expect it will worsen for a while yet
Yes, I agree. The temps are supposed to go down by the end of this week (to 35!), so that should help.