Between all the countries I've lived in, I've certainly had my fair share of weather problems. Trust me when I say India has been no exception.
When I made my first (slightly terrifying) trip to India, I was astounded by the humidity. 100% humidity everyday with weather in the 90's, just happens to not be my favorite thing in the world.
But, like everything in India, it grew on me.
Before I knew it, Diwali (and the start of cold weather) arrived and India turned into a bearable oasis. Around this time, walking around in pants feels almost comfortable.
Then, India was cold.
People begin burning rubber, or whatever they have, to stay warm. Most lungs are unable to handle the dust and smoke filled streets. Inhalers become the new must-have accessory for expats in Delhi.
After a harsh, but (luckily) brief winter it all fades away. With the arrival of March comes Holi and well-welcomed warmth. Winds from the Himalayas keep it fresh enough to feel comfortable outside.The warmth gently hugs you.
Then one day in early May, when you're looking a little red in the face after a walk around the neighborhood, you decide to check your iPhone. You gasp at the 108' weather. Are you becoming accustomed to the heat?
No. Give it until June. Now comes the sweltering dry heat reaching as high as 122'. Air conditioning becomes imperative. Trips outside are made as sparingly as possible. Suddenly, 96' in DC is looking attractive.
Finally July comes. Monsoons - what once seemed like your enemy - are now your friend. Weather dips down to the low 90's and it all feel's very, very good. Within a year, you've had the opportunity to experience the best and the worst of South Asian weather. Everything has it's ups, and everything has it's downs. No longer is weather your enemy, but rather your entertaining, albeit unpredictable, friend.
Turns out, like everything else in life, I just needed a little bit of perspective on the weather.
Too bad it took a year.
When I made my first (slightly terrifying) trip to India, I was astounded by the humidity. 100% humidity everyday with weather in the 90's, just happens to not be my favorite thing in the world.
But, like everything in India, it grew on me.
Before I knew it, Diwali (and the start of cold weather) arrived and India turned into a bearable oasis. Around this time, walking around in pants feels almost comfortable.
Then, India was cold.
People begin burning rubber, or whatever they have, to stay warm. Most lungs are unable to handle the dust and smoke filled streets. Inhalers become the new must-have accessory for expats in Delhi.
After a harsh, but (luckily) brief winter it all fades away. With the arrival of March comes Holi and well-welcomed warmth. Winds from the Himalayas keep it fresh enough to feel comfortable outside.The warmth gently hugs you.
Then one day in early May, when you're looking a little red in the face after a walk around the neighborhood, you decide to check your iPhone. You gasp at the 108' weather. Are you becoming accustomed to the heat?
No. Give it until June. Now comes the sweltering dry heat reaching as high as 122'. Air conditioning becomes imperative. Trips outside are made as sparingly as possible. Suddenly, 96' in DC is looking attractive.
Finally July comes. Monsoons - what once seemed like your enemy - are now your friend. Weather dips down to the low 90's and it all feel's very, very good. Within a year, you've had the opportunity to experience the best and the worst of South Asian weather. Everything has it's ups, and everything has it's downs. No longer is weather your enemy, but rather your entertaining, albeit unpredictable, friend.
Turns out, like everything else in life, I just needed a little bit of perspective on the weather.
Too bad it took a year.
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