I plan to work some, read quite a bit, go on walks, and jump into the waves a few times.
It's supposed to be a super hot week, so, hopefully, being near water will help.
Speaking of extreme heat... I've been mentally compiling a list of things I would really like to have if we ever end up moving.
- Summers should not get above 27°C or 81°F
- Low humidity in the summers, please
- Winters should last about 3 months, with temperatures consistently below freezing. But not below -15°C for more than a day or two.
- There should be a mix of sunny and overcast days year round.
- Snow and frozen lakes and streams in the winter - but not during spring
- Spring and fall that last about 2 months each
- Ocean or sea should be within a short drive
- Also a short drive to the mountains
- No earthquakes or hurricanes.
- No tornadoes
- Walking distance to a library or a bookstore
- Walking distance to a bakery that makes real bread daily
- Biking and hiking trails close by
- Close to symphony and museums
- A shaded garden where I could read a good book in peace and quiet - and have conversations with friends over tea & coffee (and bread and cheese)
if you could live anywhere in the world - where would it be and why?
I love that list. NJ is terrible in summer... Maybe Bilbao? But then again, it rains a lot in the north of Spain. The north of France can be dreadful, too, weather-wise. While the south may be hot?
ReplyDeleteAh, I'll just take Paris or Lyon.