Just a over two weeks ago we had the coldest weather on record in Uruguay—in some places it was -6C (20F). Prior to that, the lowest recorded temperature was -3C (25F). Either way, both are a serious departure from the average low in July or August of 6C (43F). Last night the weather was horrid—it was cold and so foggy I could not see the Rambla, just the street lights like lightning bugs hovering above it.Today the weather gods flip-flopped the other way and we tied the highest ever recorded temperature for August of 26C (79F). This time we were way above the average high temperatures of 15C(59F). It was great—we had the doors open and it felt like spring had come. Hallelujah! Time to get out my crip scooter and start buzzing through the streets again…
But that is not to be: the forecast for tomorrow is rainy and cold—winter is back. Damn, I went and missed spring.
One thing I can say about the weather here is that it never stays the same for long. I remember this is clear juxtaposition to my last year in Florida, when I ran the air conditioner all but 5 days of the year; and ran the heater those 5 days…
There is an even more stark contrast when I remember my 27 months in Costa Rica: always warm, but only two seasons: six month when it never rains, and six months when it never stops. By this time I would have been covered with algae… I did finally figure out why it is always so hot in Central America—they are a lot closer to hell than we are here.
Regardless of the weather, it is great to be home in Uruguay!
