Heat Index: 115°F (46°C), Humidity: 80%

This week has officially been the worst heatwave since i moved to New York 15 years ago. Friday was the hottest day by far, with record breaking temperatures all over the Northeast. Our plan was to take the kids straight from German summer camp to the pool, but when we arrived at the Double D, it was filled to capacity with a line around the block. We drove over to Red Hook, changed everybody into their swim gear, put sunscreen on increasingly miserable children, and were just about to enter the deck, when a wall of people pushed their way back into the locker rooms. “Emergency water maintenance … the pool will be closed for 1+ hours”. Whaaaaa????

Still in our bathing suits, and dripping wet from sweat alone, we put on a few clothes, got back into the hot car and drove to Anke and Richard’s house. Their ice cold sprinkler brought everybody back to life…