(Extra)ordinary!
It's so hot and humid, seems like people often stay indoors.
Something that's confused me here in Santo Domingo so far, the gas prices look exorbitant. I've seen signs for around $5. Since the distances and speeds are in kilometers, I figured that price was per liter. However, it looks like it may be weirdly per gallon, which would at least make the price make sense.
Puerto Rico had comparable confusion. There I'd seen speeds/distances measured on some signs in kilometers, on other signs in miles.
It feels funny for me to be so clean and indoors and eating out in poorer countries like Republica Dominicana and Cuba, but dirty and outdoors and eating inexpensive groceries in richer areas like Puerto Rico. The contrasts in terms of what and how I eat, sleep, etc., and in terms of how other people react to me, can be quite stark. In general, I prefer to spend money in poorer countries, where the money goes farther and contributes more to people in need. However, richer areas often have some products and services that aren't available elsewhere.
In many ways, my days differ enormously from "ordinary" people's. In other ways, we're the same. While visiting exotic destinations, I get to try a huge variety of activities. Often, I encounter unlikely surprises. However, I also still do many ordinary things while traveling, like working, exercise, eating, etc.
I'm having a quiet weekend. After so much excitement, it feels refreshing!