San Juan at 30 Degrees: Why I Almost Drowned My Phone in a Tropical Storm
woke up to this sticky 30-degree heat, the kind that makes your hair curl and your phone screen fog up faster than a shower door. i just checked and it's...there right now, hope you like that kind of thing. the humidity's clinging like a second skin, 34% clinging to the air like it's trying to steal your breath. pressure's sitting at 1009, sea level, but down on the ground? 985, like the earth's holding its breath. feels like 29.83, which is basically 'why did i wear black?' weather. if you get bored, the coast is just a short drive away, but honestly, with this heat, you'll probably just want to find the nearest pool or dive into a freezer box. someone told me that the local coffee shop has the best espresso in town, but the pastries are hit or miss. i heard that from a guy who looked like he'd been up for 48 hours straight, so take it with a grain of salt. or maybe a shot of espresso.
*gear list (because even digital nomads need to pretend organized):
- waterproof phone case (because tropical storms are apparently a daily occurrence)
- portable charger (because the power grid here is as reliable as a politician's promise)
- light layers (because the heat is oppressive, but the AC in cafes is arctic)
- cash (because some places still think plastic is a foreign concept)
pro-tip: if you're planning to explore, start early. the streets get hotter than a sauna by noon, and the locals disappear like ghosts. they say the best ceviche is at 'la cocina de la abuela', but i heard a rumor it's closed for renovations. drunk advice from a bartender: 'just point at what looks good, they'll figure it out.'
overheard gossip: 'did you see the new mural downtown? some kid from the art school did it overnight. it's... intense.'
review: 'the old fort is cool, but the crowds are worse than a subway at rush hour. go early or go late.'
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links*:
- TripAdvisor: Top San Juan Hotels
- Yelp: Best Ceviche in San Juan
- San Juan Events Board
- Puerto Rico Tourism Board
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