Sap

It is more than hot here! It's that special kind of hot that just saps everything from you. I wake up after a night of not being able to sleep, have a shower, get dressed and then feel like taking a nap again. My classroom is sadly lacking in proper air conditioning, and after three weeks of dripping they have finally provided a fan. Half of the city's rubbish collectors are on strike, which is makes for an especially pleasant environment in the sweltering heat. I'v pretty much lost my appetite, it's too hot to eat. Instead I spend most of my free time trying to remain hydrated.

Having grown up in Queensland, with Cairns and Ipswich as hot highlights, and having spent time in Thailand I thought I could handle just about any kind of hot weather. However, Naples has opened the doors of summer early and the whole city is in meltdown. I realised though that while most homes and buildings here are equipped with central heating there is a sad lack of effective cooling systems and ceiling fans are unheard of.

I'm starting to wish I was home for the mildness of a Brisbane winter. In fact I think I'm going to book my ticket for a visit home sometime soon. I just need to make sure I avoid the summer.