Kanikula!

We have been having a heatwave (kanikula) this week. Hot winds from Africa have warmed us up to about 94 degrees Fahrenheit during the day with lows around 70. Other places in the country have had higher temperatures and several records have been broken. We know that doesn't sound bad to those in the US who experienced higher temps this summer, but most people here (including us) don't have air conditioning in their home. We only miss air conditioning about two or three weeks a year when the temps get this high. This is one reason that August is vacation month in most of Europe. We cope by opening the windows wide early in the morning to let the apartment cool down as much as possible. Then, before it gets too hot, we close the windows and pull the drapes to keep the cool in and the sun out. Sitting in front of fans helps, too.

We are thankful that it should be a bit cooler this weekend since we are heading for Gherla, Romania on Saturday. Please pray for safe travels for us and for God to minister through us again this weekend.