“It’s cold, go outside and warm up!” Anyone growing up in the USA Midwest should find that a little strange. Mom would say, “It’s cold outside, come in and warm up.” Inside is warm. Outside is cold in the winter. It’s the opposite here in the middle of Malawian winter.
Temperatures get as low as 45°F at night. All our buildings and houses here are brick and concrete fridges that hold in the cold. But in the dry, sunny winter it’s 70°F and above during the day. So, what do you do? After shivering for a while in my office with my feet on icy concrete, I go out and stand in the warm sun. Everyone here does it. Continue reading “It’s cold, go outside and warm up!”