California

Well, we made it to California. And I can sum up my initial reaction with one word: COLD! I'm sure it's just typical September weather on the West coast. And honestly the mercury isn't down all that far. But it's easily the coldest weather I've experienced in a very long time. The low temps are in the 60s, which is easily 20 degrees cooler than the morning temp in Davao. Weather.com says today's high was 94 in mid-afternoon and I'd say it felt good. It was hot, but it felt good. You almost start sweating, but then that's normal for me now. But it's so dry here. The fire hazard is high as it's been a bit dry lately. But just the air itself is dry to me. Weather.com says the humidity now is 32%. The humidity right now in Davao is 84! With a light rain. That would have to be the next word I'd use: dry. My skin, my eyes, my nose all feel very dry. Never thought I'd say it, but I miss the weather in Davao. Although, I do not miss the random, frequent storms after nightfall. It's nice to not have to worry about being caught out in the rain.