In Boise, it’s around 30 degrees F, relative humidity averaging between 40 and 60 percent (when it’s not snowing).  In Accra, it’s 90 degrees F, RH between 50 and 80 percent.  My body got acclimated to the Boise cold, and now here I am.  Personal moisture is my constant companion.  The good news is that this isn’t the hot season.  That really hits in March.

As part of this journey, I’m trying to be a little better to my body.  So every morning (almost.  Let’s not get carried away) I douse myself in DEET and head to the little gym on the roof.  Twenty minutes of good treadmill aerobics  then on to the universal machine.  The DEET’s pretty much washed away halfway through.  Fortunately, by that time I’m so gross that the mosquitos won’t come near me.  While the jury is still out on cardio and physique benefits, I can proudly say that I start to sweat quicker and much, much more.

My mornings on the roof are really nice, though.  Just me and the crows and the construction workers on the high rise going in next door.  Here’s a little video tour around my parapet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGy9CYq6_Bc

Sorry about all the misfires on this.  I’m trying to find a way for you to watch the video and be able to use the full screen button.  YouTube to the rescue!