Cold Front

Chicago during the Polar Vortex (Photo credit: akasped)

I have been monitoring the "polar vortex" that is presently swooping the US . So what is a polar vortex?

According to Wikipedia definition
"A polar vortex (also known as a polar cyclone, polar low, frigid twister, or a circumpolar whirl ) is a persistent, large-scale cyclone located near either of a planet's geographical poles. These cold-core low-pressure areas strengthen in the winter and weaken in the summer".

Kennon Road near Camp 7, Baguio City with transport busses (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I can quite relate as i presently live in a mountainous area where temperatures have recently dropped to 11 degrees Celsius. Though this is a far cry from the negative temperatures in the areas hit by the vortex. At 11 deg Celsius, i have to have at least three layers of garment and a pair of socks to keep me warm inside my home during the daytime.

Having lived for about 16 years in various countries in Africa , i miss the warm climate of Mombasa and the dessert sun of Egypt. I do think my body functions well in a tropical or warmer place.

The cold places where i had lived where Madagascar and Shenzen where it really gets cold during the winter months. Port Said , where i lived for 6 years gets cold during winter but easily managed.

The best thing about my current mountainous city is , i get to have hot coffee and hot pandesal ( local bread).

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