It seems to be cooler now than it was a year ago. Last year, I only wore a jacket 2 or 3 times in total. I have already started to wear it regularly. I also have found myself cold at night even with a blanket. I’m not sure if it’s actually colder or if I’ve acclimated to the weather here and become a local. I’m guessing that the temperature drops into the mid 40’s at night. My Brazilian friend Giane once mentioned that the coldest that she had ever been was in Rio despite the fact that she now lives in DC. That was because the houses in Rio were made to be cool and they didn’t have any heating. So when it got a little chilly, it was as cold inside as outside. I think there’s a similar thing going on here. The houses are built to stay cool for a long time. The walls are a foot and a half thick and made of stone or other masonry. During the day, the sun is pretty hot but if you go into the shade you can really feel the difference. I might actually bring back some sweaters from home since all I have is a hooded sweatshirt and a jacket right now. I wonder how I’ll be when I go back home in December!
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