NO, it's not what you're thinking...I didn't get a bad sunburn. I am just really impressed with how strong the sun is down here.
This afternoon I walked back to the clinic after lunch. It's about a 25 minute walk from the Isaiah House (that's where I stay. usually we drive back and forth). I've done this walk a few times before, but it has always been in the morning or late afternoon, not in the middle of the day.
Looking beyond the fact that I was absolutely drenched in sweat and got goosebumps when I stepped into the shade of the clinic, I think I got a little sun burn today. OK, maybe it's just a strong tan, but it reminded me how powerful the sun is down here.
While most of the local Haitians barely break a sweat when walking around in the heat, I am still waiting for my body to acclimatize. Maybe it will happen one day...keep your fingers crossed for me.
Almost forgot to mention, at 90 degrees, yesterday was considered a cooler day.
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| A little more sun than I'm used to up north |
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UV chart 1: http://promote.fmi.fi/
Skin damage picture 2: http://wowow.ws/os01/wo/media/skindamage.gif
avoided the burn...turned out to be a nice tan ;)
ReplyDeleteKevin, I love your updates! It sounds like you are adjusting well to the huge cultural shock of moving to another country. I'm glad you are having fun :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. Hope school is going well.
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