If you can't stand the heat...

Google weather is putting the temperature in Tunisia right now at 115 F. I'd imagine that's pretty close to reality. It's like stepping outside into a furnace, and yes, you can fry an egg on the sidewalk (where a sidewalk exists).

Lately, the heat has been functioning as a big obstacle to getting anything done. Even the two dogs are sprawled out on the floor by my legs, trying to catch a little breeze from the fan I have pointed at me. I've gone through Season Two of Entourage, read some of the book I picked up back in Minneapolis (The Religion, by Tim Willocks), and experimented with croissant toppings (don't try curry).

Days like this are the hardest, because I don't feel like I'm getting what I should be out of this experience. Summer, in general, is a difficult time to be here. I'm at work 5 days a week, and then have a little bit of downtime, but barely enough for a weekend excursion. On top of that, it's tourist season, so everything is packed and more expensive. What I'm hoping is that I'll meet some more people within the next few weeks to hang out with over here in my new neighborhood - Ariana.