I am back in London, and my very first time in Europe during the summer. I have avoided traveling here during the summer because of many stories regarding heat, people, and lack of ice and a/c. People alone make me retreat to the confines of my home back in DC during the summer months, so being in London at this time makes me a little weary.
We are in a middle of a heat wave here in London, with the papers discussing ways for people to stay cool in the sun. The home we are staying in lacks a/c and ceiling fans, so we rely on open windows to usher in fresh breezes. However, this supposed heat wave has temperatures hovering around the low to mid 80's (in F of course). And in the evenings, the temperatures dip to the low 60s. And with the absence of humidity, I cannot consider this a heat wave--this is lovely spring weather. So suck it up London; this weather is awesomely perfect!!!
I will say that it truly sucks riding the Tube. Due to the lack of a/c and proper ventilation, it renders any full train car simply unbearable in the day time. People need to learn how to shower or at least wear deodorant at times like these to make one's commute any where in London some what okay. One more thing to appreciate about DC's Metro system, despite crashes and stuff.
