The heat has been turned on, after a very cool spring and early summer in the LA basin. Temperatures that last couple of days here in Long Beach, CA, are in the 90s with east coast type humidity. And you know what, I enjoy hiking after work in these conditions. It seems that my muscles and tendons are relaxed and stretched and everything works well. I've hiked the last two days in the afternoon's blazing sun. There are very few hikers out when I am there, and I like the solitude after a hectic day of work. I can think, sing (it's a stretch calling my croaking singing) and just be myself in the "wilds" of Palos Verdes Reserve.
There were t-storms in the area yesterday, but none passed over Sharrel's place. I did photograph a beautiful sunset last night from Sharrel's porch. It was sticky last night, but not quite like the North Carolina stickiness I recall when I lived in Raleigh in the 1980s. Maybe I'll buy us a window air conditioner.
I hope a t-storm passes by today. I love any type of weather. The clear blue southern California skies, while very enjoyable, enabling non-stop outdoor fun, can be boring for a weather watcher.
