Weather

I was going to do this post about life lessons or interpersonal stamina, but weather popped up instead.

Ever live in the Everglades? Under a lillypad? During a rainstorm? Mmm. Impressive! Sounds kind of like how Vietnam feels.

Few were the moments when I wasn't stuck to myself - in Saran wrap as my travelmate said - completely sweaty. It's a slow sweat that starts early. Open your door in the morning from the ac to the outside and - bam! - You'll be hit with it! It is a tour de force that I will never ever forget.. A 24-hour sauna.

The rain comes on occasion only - even in the rainy season usually once or not at all per day. Sometimes it will rain for days. The rain and wind here is so strong that I might mistake every single shower for a typhoon come ashore! Be prepared for: at 10am, 4pm or after nightfall at 6.

The heat and humidity, which skyrockets the heat index into the hundreds throughout Vietnam, also coincides with intensive uv rays. I was none too concerned about this during my stays, but did get some light burns. The uv index is over 10 most days and was at 12 when I'd check it.

Also, keep in mind that indoor ac may be nonexistent at work/restaurants. And ac standards are lower too: higher temp, mildew, etc.