Wicked Weekend

This weekend, February 19 and 20, has been the hottest weather that either of us have ever experienced.  The day-time temperature on both days was in the low 30s, with a "feels like" temperature in the mid to high 30s.  Right now it "feels like" 37.4C.  That is about the same temperature as a hot tub.  Imagine walking around in one all day...just sitting still causes us to break out in sweat!
The hot temperatures are definitely the hardest thing for us to adjust to.  The humidity right now is fairly low at only 53%.  We have had days of 30C, but with humidity in the 80% range.  It is like living in a sauna!  We know it is hot when even the locals start to complain. 
There are a number of similarities between really hot weather and really cold weather: most of the time it is far nicer being inside, normal activities are really difficult to get to and it always lasts too long.  The benefit of hot weather is that it won't kill you as quickly as cold weather...it is easier to be outside for half an hour in +30C than -30C.  Cold weather, however, is easier to dress for.  There is always room for one more sweater.  It doesn't matter what you do or don't wear in the hot, it is always too much!  (Having complained about the hot weather, it is still far better than the cold...sorry Canada!)
In addition to the wicked weather, we also saw "Wicked" the musical (see?  there is some logic to the title of this post!)  This was our first experience seeing anything in the Queensland Performing
Arts Centre (QPAC).  It is an immense structure on the south bank of the Brisbane River.  There are 5 different theatres, 3 restaurants and connections to all of the museums and galleries that are part of the same big arts complex.  There is always something to suit anyone's taste, from raunchy comedians to ballet (Here's an interesting thought: what if these two events were combined?  Whatever it is, we would pay to see it!)  For all the things to see and do at QPAC we think the best thing, after this weekend, is that it is air-conditioned!