Summer in the City
It’s here. No warning, no heads up. The heat has arrived in New York City. It’s really remarkable — it’s as if everyone has forgotten that, just a few days ago, they were donning turtlenecks and winter coats. Now, it’s bikinis in Central Park and no signs of spring — just summer.
One reason I like living in the Northeast is the fact we have four solid seasons, and usually the transition into each season is often the most enjoyable part. However, this year spring has sprung right over us. Summer is not my favorite season in NYC, mostly due to the humidity, but I have to admit it is nice to see the sun and people enjoying the outdoors.
In my travels, I’ve seen many different types of climates. In Southeast Asia, for example, the climate ranges from hot to hotter. Even locals I know in Singapore and Malaysia claim to never get used to the heat. On the extreme opposite, friends in Stockholm always seem shocked when the first snowfall hits. In fact, one year when I was visiting, the subways had technical issues due to the cold during the first snow. It was as if it was the first time they’ve seen cold in the region. Maybe they forgot about their history of long winters!
Bottom line, of the four different seasons, I’ve learned I’m a winter girl through and through. I try to avoid the heat. However, I wouldn’t mind spending some time in the sun if, say, I was in the Maldives or perhaps Bali for a few days. Where would you enjoy finding time in the sun?
-Alex Young, vice president and associate publisher
April 28th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Spring and fall are my favorite seasons because they are both usually mild temperatures. I love spending time outdoors but this random heat wave proved to be a little to hot for me. Hopefully we will get beautiful spring back before it is already summer!
April 29th, 2009 at 10:56 am
One week ago here we were in the 90s; five days later we had frost overnight and this week we’ve only gotten into the 50s. I wouldn’t worry; I’ll bet you’ll see some nice mild spring days yet in NYC. I have a hard time choosing my favorite season, too, but as for spending time in the sun, the Greek Islands are pretty nice!