Oolite Bulletins

Commander McLane wrote:

El Viejo wrote:

I qualify on both counts… spent a lot of time in hot climates, and never wore a hat.

Greyman wrote:

Yes, up until now I really try to avoid being too long in direct sunlight. But thankfully I'm not the kind of person (like e.g. an Englishman on summer holidays in southern Europe) that turns red as a lobster

I'm not that type of person as well. However, it's not simply about being in "hot climates". It's being in the equator sun at 1200 meters (4000 feet) above sea level (I was overlooking Lake Victoria) or higher (don't know how high up you are, Greyman) with (at midday) no cloud cover whatsoever. The bombardment with UV radiation is merciless, therefore caution is highly advised.

Greyman wrote:

Commander McLane wrote:

El Viejo wrote:

I qualify on both counts… spent a lot of time in hot climates, and never wore a hat.

Greyman wrote:

Yes, up until now I really try to avoid being too long in direct sunlight. But thankfully I'm not the kind of person (like e.g. an Englishman on summer holidays in southern Europe) that turns red as a lobster

I'm not that type of person as well. However, it's not simply about being in "hot climates". It's being in the equator sun at 1200 meters (4000 feet) above sea level (I was overlooking Lake Victoria) or higher (don't know how high up you are, Greyman) with (at midday) no cloud cover whatsoever. The bombardment with UV radiation is merciless, therefore caution is highly advised.

If I'm not much mistaken, Ibanda (the closest thing to a town around here) is about 1300 metres up. So yes, UV is a big issue here. But hey, back home they have to shovel snow and scratch the ice from the car. Don't know what is worse

nijineko wrote:

happy new year, if a bit laggard.