When we arrived in Dec, the weather was
very pleasant – even a bit cool – approximately 18C in the early morning, mid
20Cs in the afternoon. Gradually it got warmer, and by mid-March, it was truly
hot! Mid-day temperatures reached 34C and dropped to only 27-29C overnight.
As the heat increased, things changed. The
air became still, soft and saturated. The Thais began carrying umbrellas to
shield themselves from the sun and heat, mangoes dripped from the trees, my
skin was constantly wet with sweat, and the night air was filled with the fragrant
scent of frangipani and jasmine.
While the heat could certainly be uncomfortable
and oppressive, it was also an experience to be observed, savoured and enjoyed
rather than simply something to complain about.
On Apr 1, we left Hua Hin and the heat behind, and took our fond memories with us.
