Hot

Cloudless skies

 The weather continues to soar in the high 20s and low 30s. The sky is cloudless and the sun is relentless. The ground is so hot you can feel the heat waves rising from the paving stones. I'm sure the gum from the soles of your shoes will melt if you stay too long under the sun. In fact wearing shoes is bad advice. Your feet will cook in your shoes in this heat. I see many ... most ... people wearing sandals or slippers instead.

Weekends are very busy in our house. Everyone is travelling everywhere in the country to provide Masses in various languages.  One had to travel 3 hours to the northern border to celebrate Mass! Their dedication to the migrant communities is fantastic.

My swollen hand and foot have reduced but not entirely. The fingers and toes are stiff and difficult to bend. But it's better. Hospital has warned that I must not be stressed as it will definitely affect my heart and result in heart dysfunction. The heat isn't helping.