2 Beaufort

The sweat on my brow is testament to the fact that the wind has died down. Walking into the sun is not an option unless an ocean is at your feet. I have been so accustomed to the wind cooling my skin for the past three months that I never realized exactly how hot the sun is or how high the temperature has soared.

The best part about being on the island during the summer was the constant breeze or the gusty gale that would never cease. At times, I would wish that the wind would die down because it was so powerful that it would push me along.

Other times, I would wish that it would cease because it would create such havoc with the ocean. Visibility for snorkeling was non existant and the seaweed that would churn with the undertow would sneak into my bathing suit top.

Yesterday and today however Kolymbithra have been gorgeous. The water gently laps the sand. The seaweed has all settled on the bottom. Visibility with the mask is at 100%. The water is cool and refreshing and even the baby loves being in the water.

But back at home...the heat is oppressive and at night the mosquitos came out in swarms wreaking vengeance for the past three months they had been tossed about by the wind.

The happy medium does not exist. And although I love the wind, I am happy for the sweat on my brow and the mosquito bites on my skin because my beautiful beach days are rare. Don't sweat it, the wind will be back again!