Hot and humid yet again

Enjoying the evening cool

I cannot repeat it enough .... the humidity is killing me. Today like yesterday has a 90% humidity. Walking outdoors is quite a toil. But once evening sets in, it cools down very much and the wind is refreshing, Lots of people come out to enjoy the change of weather after dinner. Hawkers who avoid the day heat come out to set up stalls. Mornings see a lot of dew on the ground ... and like I said previously ... everyone says it's unusual for this phenomenon to occur in August. Late October would be the norm.

But in the midst of this evening revelry, the police presence cannot be missed. With the tensions at our borders, Israeli security is not letting up on possible problems in and around the Old City ... the traditional flashpoint of violence and conflict. Yet despite all these, there is relative quiet because of the internal conflicts within Gaza and Syria. A blessing in disguise.

Harpist busker

My food poisoning bouts have ended and I am eating better these days. The docs have told me to avoid all red meats and if possible also white meats. That practically makes me a vegetarian. I do occasionally eat fish and chicken when I feel bored with vegetables. All in all I guess this new diet is good for me.  

I can't imagine summer vacation is almost over. I always felt I'm busier during the holidays than during the school term ... which is true. without students and profs around, we can do a lot more work. And of course there's supply work to do ... substituting priests who are on holidays. That means sometimes celebrating 2 or 3 Masses a day in various cities.

As I tire very easily nowadays, I've decided to cut back on my teaching schedule. I'll be cancelling several courses. I'm no longer able to juggle different classes at different institutes in one day. So expect a new schedule this coming new academic year.