July 24, 2006 — With record-breaking heat waves across the US lately, and California currently sweltering, I wonder how many Americans realize that it’s way cooler here in Mexico in the summertime. Not, of course, in every part of Mexico, but here at 5000 feet and with the rainy season in full sway, it’s downright cool here.

Today both Kelly and I pulled out warm clothes, as it’s been raining steadily much of the day and we have yet to see the sun. I’m wearing jeans and a turtleneck and had a sweatshirt on all morning. He’s got on a corduroy shirt over a long-sleeved cotton one, as well as his usual slacks. We have added an extra blanket to the bed.

Last week there was a lull in the rains, and it did get hot in the middle of the days. But since last Thursday, it’s rained part of every day and/or night, and it’s been in the high 60s and low 70s here at our place.

This area has a reputation for the rain happening in the late afternoons and evenings. Not only then, not this year! But I’m not complaining. After experiencing drought in Colorado, I’m happy to be soggy in San Juan Cosala.