Indonesia is at the turn of the season. By the end of this month, the dry season will end and the rainy season will begin. And, as a natural side-effect, the weather has become extremely hot! October is always the hottest month of the year in this country.
Take Surabaya for example. This hottest city in Indonesia has turned even much hotter during the past few weeks. Everyday I read in Facebook statuses about how Surabaya is turning into hell or a fiery oven. And no wonder! In other months the temperature at noon is usually around 39º C (102º F) according to 2008 survey, let alone in October. The heat may go beyond that number!
Some friends of mine, who reside in Surabaya, complain about how they begin feeling uncomfortable living in this Crocodile City. In dry season, the weather is so hot. In rainy season, they’re always threatened by flood. One of my husband’s relatives calls her friend lucky. He’s moved to San Fransisco, CA with his wife and children, won a green card, got a nice job, and become a permanent resident.
“Why don’t you move to San Fransisco, instead?” I teased her.
“Oh, I don’t think I’ll adapt to the weather,” she shuddered. “Yes, we’re grilled to death in this city, but to think about moving to a four-season country… I don’t think I can stand the coldness of winter. You know it can go way beyond -2ºC (35º F) in USA.”
Oh, no. I guess she’s got the wrong idea about living in the States. They’ve got 52 states in USA, and not all of them have four seasons. The southern states in the continent have mild climate and temperature – a bit similar to tropical countries, only fairly cooler.
Take Arizona for example. The southern part of this Grand Canyon State does not experience the coldness of winter. The temperature is approximately 27º C (80º F) in sunny season. That is quite alike to some (cooler) cities in Indonesia. For other US residents, though, southern Arizona is considered warm and sunny, and many people choose to move there to improve their health.
Living in Arizona is a privilege for those who love nature and desire to gain a healthier life. Due to its warm climate and low humidity, southern Arizona is a good place to avoid pneumonia and other lung diseases. And what is more, it’s got magnificent scenery! The Grand Canyon is simply the icon of this state, not to mention the saguaro cactus (the state flower) that grows in its desert, the Colorado River, the church San Xavier del Bac, and the annual Parada del Sol (Parade of the Sun) in Scottsdale.
Real estates in Arizona are growing so as to provide comfortable housing for new residents. More and more are moving to this state since climate and scenery have stimulated tourism. Thus, many people from other parts of the USA as well as the world have been considering about migrating (and immigrating) to Arizona. The state government is working to keep a balance between preserving the natural resources, national parks and wildlife as well as providing an enjoyable place of residence for new dwellers.
So, are you thinking about moving to the USA yet desiring a climate much resembling Indonesia? Try Arizona!
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