As mentioned before, it is technically the “green season” right now in Costa Rica which means that we get more rain especially in the afternoon. But, so far, nearly every day has had at least some sun (unlike the year that I spent in Lancaster, England) and it hasn’t yet rained all day (unlike some days during winter in British Columbia). In general, the weather has been fairly constant – hot with sun nearly every single day.
The majority of people that I know don’t live in tropical climates but rather live in places with clearly delimited seasons. Atenas, Costa Rica (where we live) was voted as the best climate in the world because of its consistently hot days and comfortably cooler nights.
Having grown up in Quebec, the one time of year that I always miss is now – Fall - when the leaves on the trees change to vibrant colors. My sister-in-law sent us the picture below which she took in her backyard close to Joliette, Quebec.
I am loving the heat and the sun… don’t get me wrong. And, I realize that this post is a bit out of the Costa Rican context. I am just taking a moment to reflect on the fact that travelling doesn’t only allow a person to enjoy experiencing other parts of the world, it also allows one to appreciate where they have been.
