I looked up the weather before arriving here, and I have to say, I think I did it wrong this time.

Here is the weather for the cities I’m visiting in the next few weeks:

It was 85 degrees today on Isla Mujeres, which isn’t that bad. What I didn’t anticipate is the humidity. I used to live in Costa Rica, so I know about humidity, but I can’t say I really thought much about it this time.

At one point, the entire island lost power, and even restaurants that usually have AC had no airflow whatsoever. At one point, I needed to use the restroom and ultimately gave up because I began to sweat profusely down my face. It got so hot in the restroom I couldn’t take it.

It’s 85 degrees with 74% humidity in Isla Mujeres. Tomorrow I’ll be in Cancun for the night, but then I’ll be off to Merida for another week. It’s supposed to reach 104 degrees in Merida with about the same amount of humidity. If I can’t handle this, I’m definitely gonna collapse in the hellish heat.

Belize, Panama City, and Costa Rica should be about the same as Isla Mujeres… sweltering with a chance of too fu**ing hot! I just gotta give into it, I guess and swim in the ocean from time to time.

What did I pack on this trip???

In the picture below, you will see my piles of clothes I brought on this trip.. and to be honest, I should have only packed a thong because it’s too hot to wear more than that.

I brought two pairs of shorts and one pair of pants. Three tank tops, one t-shirt and one polo. One pair of gym shorts and one gym shirt. Four pairs of socks and underwear… my shoes, sandals… and easy-to-carry workout equipment (jump rope and bands). I don’t know if it’s too much or too little. I’ve already sweated through two pairs of shorts and two tank tops. I’m gonna have to do laundry tomorrow.