Blessed Coolness

When you hear all the news about the record breaking heat wave on the eastern seaboard, just remember that here on our island we are at least 10 degrees or more cooler than the levels recorded in New York or Philadelphia. At night we have temperatures down in the 60's.

The cool water temperatures are saving us from the heat. When I walk up to the beach in the early morning I can feel the cool air before I arrive at the end of the street, and am glad to be wearing a long sleeved top. We have had a more or less permanent fog/haze for the last couple of days as a result of the hot land temperatures meeting the cold water temperatures. It's not good news for swimmers - who report they can't get into the water, but it's great for cooling down the ambient temperature.

We see everything through a haze - and enjoy the fact that we don't need emergency procedures for the heat. The lifeguards can't even see much beyond the first waves.