Since May, it has been an average temperature of about...oooh, lets say 40 degrees every day. The temperature is normally mid thirties, but once the humidity is added in, it feels normally around 45 degrees.
So you can say it's been unbearably hot for five consecutive months without a break. In these five months, we have not worn pants, or socks, or shoes, or any other item of warm clothing. It can be 2am and it's still much warmer than balmy. For us Melbourne folk, there have been some pretty intense days. Days where your energy is sapped just walking up the stairs to class (and not in a I'm unfit way). Days where I've perspired more than I physically thought I could. Days where there is no incentive to leave our apartment. In short, it's been a loooooooong hot summer.
Well that all changed today. Today was about 20 degrees. Whilst this is not cold, to us it felt positively miserable. And you can see from above that it is currently 17 degrees outside. From yesterday's 40, this suddenly feels very very cold. We went out for dinner with Matt and Abby this evening and there was shoes, socks, pants and even jumpers! We have no doubt this is the beginning of the end and within a couple of weeks it will be utterly freezing again. The weather changes here are distinct and fast. And as much as summer has been exhausting, boy am I glad we are getting out before winter settles in!
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Hi Courtney,
You and Marcus are heading home at the best time. Today is the AFL Grand Final between Hawthorn & Geelong and it is going to be about 25 degrees. We are starting to get a taste of things to come. The weather is on the improve that is for sure. Say hello to Jann when she arrives and we will see you all soon. Lots of Love from Mum, Dad, Spence & Jimmy xoxoxoxo
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