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Algete - typical street scene on a hot summer afternoon. (Algete street scene 2)

I pass by here every time I go into Algete to go to the shops or to catch a bus into Madrid. A typically hot and dry day. I think the heat comes across here - Certainly over 40ºC that day. (And even the mad dogs weren't out!!)
A fair representation of many of Madrid's outer suburbs. Better on full screen.
And some happy music! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvcUb2at7os
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34 comments

Peter Castell said:

An interesting street scene Andy with the lack of people I assume all sensible people are indoors trying to keep cool !!!
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Peter Castell:

Hence my reference to mad dogs and ...
Thank you, Peter!
2 years ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Andy
with over 40 degrees, I can understand everyone running inside for siesta!!
Much too hot!!
Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Peter_Private_Box:

I got used to it yonks ago, Peter - ever since I spent every summer in the south of France as a teenager. But what I find intolerable is high humidity with these temps!
Fortunately for me, that's rare here and a DRY 40ºC is bearable, whereas a humid 35ºC is not!
Anyway, it's near the end of summer. Comfortable sleep might soon become more than just a dream!
Thank you and best wishes,
Andy
2 years ago

Ronald Losure said:

Maybe no mad dogs were out, but at least one crazy Englishman was. Best wishes, Andy.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Ronald Losure:

Yes. Definately crazy, Ronald ... But I reasoned that 40 mins each way to the shops, and a stop at a favourite deli / wine shop / café to refresh the essentials and to go to the loo (prostate issues), and it's not so much of a problem and it adds many 1,000s of paces to my daily target.
Best wishes,
Andy
2 years ago

Gillian Everett said:

I agree with the dry heat being much more bearable. Humidity is why we moved further south.
2 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Gillian Everett:

Indeed!
Thank you, Gillian!
2 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable avec cette intersection et ces routes ombragées.
Bon jeudi.
2 years ago ( translate )

ROL/Photo said:

Une bien belle vue..
merci du partage
portes toi bien Andy , fais attention à la chaleur
nous avions déjà 22° ce matin à 5h
2 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Une belle image de ce croisement de rue sous un beau ciel bleu !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

Malik,
Roland,
Madeleine,
Very many thanks!
2 years ago ( translate )

Pierre Pasqualini said:

La sécheresse, la chaleur se ressentent sur cette prise.
2 years ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

Empty...!
2 years ago

Gudrun said:

Looking at the parched hillside you can just wonder that the trees are still green! In a climate loke this I'd only go out in the early morning or in the evening;-)
2 years ago
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