OFF GRID HOMESTEAD in Extreme Temperatures 🌞HEAT WAVE

We have had an extreme heatwave this week with temperatures reaching plus 40 degrees celsius and not dropping below 20 at night. Our simple off grid set up makes living in this heat a bit of a challenge, with early morning and late evening being the only time to work outside. We're still trying to grow on our food though, so lots of time in the garden and Iwan continues to work on our plum wine.
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Carissa, Iwan & Frankie decided one night over a bottle of wine that moving from North Wales to Portugal would be a good idea. Within a month they were on the road to Portugal to find the perfect piece of land to call their new home. We picked up Albi the cat along the way. Subscribe to follow our journey as we turn an old stone barn into our home, and learn the ropes of looking after a piece of land to make an abundant garden and one day, our very own winery.

[@inabates8919]

My goodness those eyes say it all. Bless ‘em

[@pamela5568]

Your thumbnail on this video is simply the best I've ever seen - truly gorgeous. The lighting in it is truly amazing. Iwan seems to have a talent for making wine. Maybe he should try brewing beer too. Alcohol can be good barter.

[@grandmasstories3418]

It's a good video, because people need to know the reality, not just the good side of living in that area...

[@kl5631]

Just ordered some tea from Seibiant. Always wondered where you got your tea from. Happy to help a family business which in turn will help you as well.

[@diannehalliday2165]

Your animals are the most laid back lot I have ever seen

[@sugarbomb26]

You have an amazing attitude and kept smiling despite the killer temperatures! I enjoyed every minute.

[@christinetomlinson4132]

I really admire you being able to cope with this heat without AC 😍❄️

[@DanSmith-v4l]

I live in Southern USA, so I also have intense heat or humid rain. Always looking for the Shade.

[@knelson5442]

I loved this video. The garlic plaiting was gorgeous!!!

[@stephenhcharlton]

Hi guys my name is Steve my wife Rachel and I have been in the Algarve for 13 years living off grid. I have to say we really love your approach to your channel and it’s content. In these hot summers we have found the best way to cool the buildings and the areas around them to create walkways of the green shade cloth from building to building. The affect is to cool the hot breeze and firm a blanket of cold air around you living area. We wish you all the best and all the luck with your new home . P.s we use the shade cloth and the cheap poles to form shade over our garden areas

[@nickytanton107]

Great idea and then eventually shaded walkways with vines and other climbers over them.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thanks Stephen! That’s a good tip about the shade walkways too!

[@kimberleybrown8076]

Clarissa..... able to hardscape the garden in white pants! She's top tier amazing!

[@deehalpern8988]

That night gardening shot with the moon shing above was perfect. That puppy is so cute. I hope cooler weather gets there soon.

[@talesfromtuscany]

I remember living in the outback of Australia (Alice Springs) and the ground was so hot that my poor puppy couldn't even go outside for a walk without burning the pads of her paws. I would carry her about until I could find a little grass. The heat can be so unbearable at times but we all find our own ways of coping. Good on you for being resilient 🥰🐕🐈🌻

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Yeah the ground is boiling here too, frankie still sometimes goes and lies in the sun and I have to call her in! She seems to quite like the warmth. But yep we only walk them late in the evening now

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@FrankieOffGrid She's a toughie isn't she? Take care lovely! ☺

[@iansmith6086]

Alice is quite cool in the night, is it not?

[@talesfromtuscany]

@@iansmith6086 yes the desert is always cooler at night but during the really hot months it's still very warm at night. In winter is really cold at night 🥶

[@vickiwalker3486]

So glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for letting us see and hear from you this week in the midst of such a (trigger alert!) heat wave. You guys are very strong and brave, tending to your gardens, each other, and your dear animals!

[@CindyVine]

You look so cool and sophisticated in the opening sequence! I look like a melting tub of lard!

[@nickytanton107]

Her mother looks like a melting tub of lard too. Lol 😆 🤣

[@FrankieOffGrid]

😂😂

[@jamiesmith1343]

As hot as it is, it's beautiful. Especially the sky (at any time). The stars are glorious!

[@miagt6890]

Use water evaporation to keep rooms cooler. Use wet sheets to cover open windows and doors and keep wetting them with a spray bottle.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Wet sheets is a good idea! It’s been working for me to wear a wet T-shirt too

[@bedlam8159]

@@FrankieOffGrid Do we have the makings of a local youtuber's wet T-shirt competition video here 🤣🤣🤣

[@janicegartner5711]

Well done video…gave a great sense of what it’s like to live in 40 degree weather. Photos of the pets on their backs all stretched out made me smile. Best wishes….

[@adbc8737]

Thanks for all the excellent videos…much appreciated. Stay hydrated!! 🌀💚🌀 Side Note…a wet cloth on the back of your neck will help…the evaporation in close proximity to a large blood vessel helps keep your whole body slightly cooler…. Also, misting yourself with spray bottle helps…

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you!

[@sherry9088]

Loved the video. It was relaxing to watch. You can always see how hot it is when you see your pets just laying and not using their energy to play! Take care and see you in the next one! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ruthconstantino6861]

Appreciate your showing life as it is out there... it's very informative to have testimonies about the extreme heat and how folks get through it, especially for others considering making the move there. Although the extreme heat is very uncomfortable for you all, you all are coping well, and on youtube you appear to be thriving in a way despite the intense heat. That you have shifted work to very early mornings and nights is win, and you're showing us much-colder-weather folk that it's possible to adapt. I'd join the pets and be splayed on any cement or stone slab or tiles and i'd have my legs up on the cool wall, a slim frozen bottle of water under the crook of my neck 😄.

[@grandmasstories3418]

That's probably one of the reasons why farmers from that region got up at 4 AM to go gardening/watering/harvesting.... soooo much cooler then.....

[@nickytanton107]

The photo is awesome at the start with the milky way in the background

[@peterwhite9261]

I truly feel for you both. Yes, remember every year is different. Diego is very attached to you. The plants are amazingly surviving.

[@Malachim1888]

It was lovely to hear the crickets, something mystical about night gardening, love being out in the evening, you poor things it seems like a non stop heat wave all round, bet you cannot wait for winter, we in winter and not looking forward to our sweltering summer apart from seeing the flowers in spring winter would suit me fine all year 😉

[@FrankieOffGrid]

I do love the crickets too, we’ve got so many big bugs about at the moment too. I’d happily live in an eternal spring, I don’t think I could do a forever winter, the cold and dark is tough too! Hope you’re keeping cosy ☺️

[@Malachim1888]

@@FrankieOffGrid Yes we trying😁 we have this thing called load shedding, which cos we had floods in our region, we been spared for a few months but come August, they be back, it is to prevent complete failure of the electricity grid, we get cut off from all power for 4 to 6 hrs a day or night depends on the schedule, that's why Off Grid will not be a problem for us, altho we rather stay in a village, if we emigrate cos the idea of cutting those grounds like yours and others who have miles of lawn is a bit of a far stretch for us😂 But you both doing a sterling job with the upkeep of your Quinta.👏P.s. Did see that huge grass hopper you herded out think was your shower area🤭🤯

[@larrymunden1753]

Your attitude is admirable as always! Can not imagine coping with that heat. Bravo for keeping the garden alive, looks great. Watching the animals following you two around is beyond endearing. Your doing a wonderful job editing and filming and by far our favorite channel.

[@grandmasstories3418]

Thanks for sharing it

[@joannecanetti7481]

I have been binge watching your videos for the last week. I love them. I lived in Borrego Springs in the desert of California. Heat as high as 117 degrees in the months of July August and September so I get what you’re having to get used too. It can be draining to the body. The only saving grace was I had ac all the time. I give you both credit for all the work that you do around your lovely homestead. Keep the videos coming. Keep cool 😎

[@CactusJane]

Seeing the pets laid out like that truly let’s me know how hot it is LOL. Poor babies. Y’all be safe out there.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

They haven’t moved in days! 😂

[@layna8924]

HELLO CARISSA & IWAN...THE WIND WITH IT, WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO BEAR; IT IS A BLESSING...PRAY FOR WIND...🙏;)

[@FrankieOffGrid]

The problem with wind is the fires, it makes them a lot more dangerous and unpredictable. There’s always a prang of guilt when enjoying the slight coolness. When it’s above 40 the wind is generally very warm 😂

[@sallystanley4526]

Everything is looking very green. You must be doing a good job watering everythink.

[@grandmasstories3418]

I used to do the same as you in my dad's grape tanks, put some water in, put a chair in and sat in one star and moon gazing till the house cooled down.... 🙂🌟🌛

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Sounds like a perfect plan! 🌟 🌙

[@ilonafuentes1475]

40°C (104°F) in Kansas yesterday, so welcome to the club!

[@deborahwhite2339]

I hope the heat will will be over soon. It's makes it hard to get things done. Not to mention dangerous. I just hope the wildfires can be kept under control.kisses for the fur babies❤🙂👍👍

[@projectportugal]

Love the Green Cricket moment!! Blackberries ❤️

[@projectportugal]

Sorry, just watched it again, can't get enough of you guys❤️❤️

[@FrankieOffGrid]

😂😂

[@FrankieOffGrid]

See you guys this week?

[@OldRopeSalvage]

Beautiful filming this week. It looks very challenging for you guys at the moment but hang in there. You're doing such a wonderful job turning that piece of land into a little slice of heaven. Lovely vibe, as always. Hope you get a break from the extreme heat soon, for you and all your little animals there 😊

[@andygrayson7485]

Hot times, chilled video 👍👍👍

[@inabates8919]

lol I was always laughed at drinking hot drinks in summer, when younger, especially coffee. I still drink hot drinks, but no longer coffee. I drink tea, but not like you two youngsters. I think you’d be in the class of connoisseurs 💋😉❣️

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

42 is not the usual temperature ...it happen when I was living in Lisboa and everyone was told to stay home with closed windows ...it lasted for a week and then it went back to a more normal 33ish💫how wonderful 💫you have so many fruits and plus ...a good saving for winter🤗

[@patriciasnodgrass8205]

Living in Florida,US, for most of my 63 years I can totally relate to your struggles! I admire your strength to struggle on. I have always been heat sensitive and now with age and health issues… I run from ac to ac… I miss being able to enjoy the sunshine.. love what you are doing on your piece of paradise… I enjoy seeing Frankie.. I had to rehome my Hermione in January… miss my goofy Doxie every day

[@Neilhuny]

Ach, that's a tough decision to make!

[@deborahlee8135]

An Aussie here, Western Australia. We had similar heat here this summer just gone (i also have no cooling). My advice is to conserve as much of your energy as possible (as you are, just moving in early and late hours), stay hydrated and remember its a good time to plan strategies to help ease next summer. Stay safe, sending good vibes. 🙏 oh and good to see your leg healing after your fall Carissa.

[@margaretmarsh4611]

Hi like you we have been 44c in the shade of our back door. I do not know if these will help, but they do me. Take thin cotton scarves or tea towel and soak in cold water and wear round your neck. When going to bed wear damp socks , and cut the toes out of an old pair of socks and wear them wet on your wrists. Your pressure points keep cooler which helps. In Victorian times lady’s had Cotten parasols which could be soaked in water,then when open the air around their heads kept cool. You can do a similar way by wearing a damp cotton hat. Every little helps......

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Oooh they’re some good tips! We’ll let you know if they work for us! Thanks!

[@CClarinet123]

be careful with the socks because it's a good way to get fungus in your feet

[@margaretmarsh4611]

When you work the land, it needs to be done in a full shoe to protect your feet . In flip flops or open shoes means any fungal infections , insect stings or bits ,even a twisted ankle can occur just walking to the veg patch. Bathing feet in water with tea tree oil is a help to eliminate a fungal infection and can help as an insect repellent as well. Clean feet and socks at bedtime help, but the night time temperature here at the moment means your socks have dried quickly ,once you feel cooled you can remove them.

[@moonhunter9993]

Hi. Get yourself some caftans: rayon or thin cotton is best. Bought some at a Moroccan market in Cape Town. That's what everyone wears in the really hot countries, like Central Africa and Middle East. Always wear a hat and cover your neck in the sun. We've been getting heat waves up to 50 degrees Celsius here. Those Caftans are cooler than being n@ked...they direct heat away from your skin. Good luck! You are doing great!

[@sondraflesch1463]

Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant. I LOVE the night time clip. I've GOT to do one although I know it won't be as beautiful. Thanks for my moment to relax ❤☝👯

[@sondraflesch1463]

I just mentioned you in a channel I watch called Tiny Shiny Home about your nighttime clip. They have 75k subscribers. Maybe it'll get you a couple of new subscribers ❤

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

Heat is definitely exhausting but just go with the flow. Your soil looks so poor, it’s in need of a lot of organic matter. I’ve found adding composted cow manure the best for enriching sandy soils. Your size garden would need about 6-8 bags. Also your tomatoes could use a lot more water❤️✨

[@naturalflow157]

This is just stunning and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story and the unique experience you are having. It's very inspirational and inspiring to go after my own dream, so thank you a lot. Sending you much love and wishing you the best on your journey.

[@monalingan9523]

I live in the Southwest of the United States. Where I’m at we’ve had 44°C every day. Like you, I’m only out in the early morning or late evening. The only thing that seems to be enjoying this heat are my zucchini, my bell peppers, and my basil.

[@Feeoryne]

Thanks for sharing!! A tip about clothing in the heat of the summer; best if you wear woven clothing than knit, woven clothes do not stick too much to your body thus letting air flow! You can also get them wet before you wear them. If you look at the native peoples of desert countries they all wear woven clothing and layers of it! Your bicycle wounds are looking much better!!

[@filipar949]

It’s because of the heat during the day that having a big warm lunch and a good nap after is the norm in Portugal 🇵🇹 Your garden looks very healthy and happy 🌺 enjoy

[@FrankieOffGrid]

We’re starting to embrace the afternoon nap ☺️ what do you normally eat in the evening in these hot days?

[@LiLBitsDK]

@@FrankieOffGrid something light and cold... cold soup, fresh fruit, salad, whatever that isn't "heavy" and "hot"

[@denisemastromina7821]

I've seen on the best here in the UK about the fires in Portugal I do hope it isn't near you. This winter you do need to get your jobs done to make life easier next year. keep safe 🤗🤗🤗

[@dancingwithbears9015]

When you talked of clothes in the heat I thought of that beautiful light flowing white blouse you wore one time .... actually I worried that day.. lol. Be careful with tools & flowing material 😊

[@sandybinbedford5512]

Your music is at least peaceful Soon the heat will be over . I think we’re in for your heat when our summer comes . At the moment , we’re between 1 and 4 * . In the evenings and mornings . Hugs from South Africa .

[@nikkiwolf7385]

Beautiful video! Take good care of yourself in that heat.

[@denisescally7090]

Oh Carissa, Portugal is sending hot weather here 40oC!! I’m in a steel boat in a dusty boat yard…😮

[@sheilakerr-jones4345]

We get days around 40+ too, but what makes me feel ill is the humidity, with temps this morning of 25 the humidity is 87% at 8:36 a.m.! No rain in the forecast, we live in the air con, and don’t know what we, well I would do without it. I wish you lots of rainy days, a successful harvest, and cool feet!

[@Neilhuny]

SE USA? I've heard it can be almost unbearable at times - without air-con. And drying clothes is next to impossible without a dryer. We all have our crosses to bear ...

[@sheilakerr-jones4345]

@@Neilhuny yess! 😱

[@Kelleena1on1]

Its funny seeing your new doggie bouncing every where ,lol

[@FrankieOffGrid]

He’s desperate to bounce everywhere! Reminds me of Tigger!

[@Kelleena1on1]

@@FrankieOffGrid Hes so thankful he can move ty Jesus

[@mathewhalpin]

You make it feel cool here in Heraklion at 30 degrees... Thank goodness for siesta, cold showers and fans.

[@junco477]

It is good to get a feel for the real impact of the heat. Everyone looks much cooler on KZbin than I imagine y’all actually feel.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

I think it’s easier with a better set up like constant electricity, fridge and a house that keeps cool. But still even with that to retreat to no one can work outside in this heat! We’re all sweating at the moment that’s for sure 😆

[@clivewright5437]

Thanks for Sharing, Hope it gets Cooooler soooon, Love and Rainbows

[@projectportugal]

Loved this one guys, great shots of Frankie and Diogo ❤️❤️

[@PensionersinPortugal]

Thanks so much for a wonderful video as always. Sorry to hear you had a tough week, hoping that it will get easier for you. Fabulous video keeping it real x Sending our kindest wishes Elaine and Darren.

[@leslieanderson7899]

Stay safe!

[@sandraduffield9481]

You just gotta get acclimated it’s your first summer by next year you’ll be ready to rock ‘n’ roll you guys are doing amazing I’m so proud of you and I’m glad you’re keeping the dog that makes me happy

[@carolbulmer8253]

I’m live in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It’s only going to be 29C feeling like 32C. I’m not a fan of hot weather so summer in Portugal would not be for me😉. I hope it soon cools down for you, Carissa and Iwan❤️❤️

[@janebrooking5232]

Thank you so much for providing a vlog this week. It is valiant of you. We live in W Australia and during the very hot weather I do the very barest minimum. We are retired ex UK and even after 14 years have not acclimatised! Today is wet with a top temp of 17C forecast, so we are loving our log burner. (Sorry). Stay cool.xx

[@theresamcinnes8440]

Bless u, I know how u feel we lived in Spain for nearly 5 years and I hated the summer out there, it was too much, just trying to cook and do every day chores was awfully exhausting 🥵 I'm glad to be back in UK. But my husband isn't 😂🤣😘

[@nickytanton107]

I spoke to a couple who have returned to Wales after 16 years in Spain due to the hot summer's now, he was in his 70's. Luckily they moved back in 2019 before all the Brexit and Covid19

[@codyleeser392]

I like your office.

[@alvaalvarado2587]

we also have the extreme heat wave in Spain, we have been a week

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Hope you’re managing to keep cool! Think a lot of Europe is experience this heat 🔥🌞

[@mleciwa14]

Your attitude is admirable as always! This heat wave is already tiring, with several days well above 40ºC, here in Alentejo, Btw, Diogo seems to be Portuguese Podengo/Portuguese Warren Hound.

[@flowersflowers473]

Your video was lovely as always. I think people undersestimate how exhausting heat can be - you are doing the right thing my letting your body rest in the day. In those temps your body loses sweat without you even realising it - make sure you add some salt to your food to keep hydrated. I'd also suggest misting or splashing water around you inside the house or putting some wet towels around - as it evaportes, it will cool thing down a bit and help both you and the animals. You can also get them cooling mats on Amazon, or put some wet towels on the floor for them. I hope you keep getting enough solar to run the potable air con unit soon!🤞

[@inekeroos9264]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Greetings from a cool danmark 15°c here, I think we are lucky.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thanks Ineke, please send us some cooler air! 🌬

[@samuelgordino]

I hate you much right now 😡. 15C i wish I was there 😁👍

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Us too Samuel!

[@inekeroos9264]

@@FrankieOffGrid well the wind is north, so go out and catch it!! 🤗

[@jacquionly]

Relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Thank you:)

[@sylve3456]

Cool head cool life ! Wonderful vid again.

[@barbaranielsen2888]

So sorry you are all suffering there with the heat! I would not be able to manage it! You are both so young, resilent and strong!

[@iansmith6086]

Have you got a freezer or a fridge because I used to make cold water bottles. They can really keep you cool. Just freeze a bottle of water and wrapp in a towel and caress it as it cools your blood.

[@BzugoDiaries]

Hey guys! Hang in there, I hope the weather is more bearable there now, as it is here in Sintra! But I completely understand you, it was really hot last week and impossible to get anything done during the day...

[@carolranes91]

My heart goes out to you. I live in the MidAtlantic area of the United States on or East Coast. Temperatures get to the high levels 90s F your 35-37 degree range during our summers. I do not tolerate heat at all so I have to do my outside chores early in the morning and late in the evenings like you do. Thankfully, I can stay inside in air conditioning during the day so i understand your struggle. I could not live in Portugal or Italy or Spain or even Southern France. Take care your selves. I understand within the year free energy is coming world wide to all of us. It does not require wires to transmit. Research Tesla energy! That will solve your problem and air conditioning will be available to you then. The tea looked wonderful. Now I know why my green tea does not taste great. I was brewing it like the English brew their tea. Thanks for the information on that.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Let us know how the tea goes!? Try 6 parts boiling to 4 parts cold and see how it works.

[@reannejarvis9464]

We call that method of picking potatoes “bandicooting”. 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏿🤘🏼💋❤️

[@helenblatherwick8994]

Hi guys, loved this video. The heat is draining,you have to adjust your working days / nights. In the autumn I would suggest an irrigation system as your planning to move your veg patch. Looking forward to the plum wine.....things will get better as the years pass and your knowledge and experience grows. Stay safe,keep hydrated,drink lots of green tea. Have a good week ahead.

[@andygag]

Great video! I know its hard with the heat but you guys still managed a beautiful video congrats!!

[@trupstrubin]

Greetings from the south of france.we have the same heat here! Just hang in there it's gonna be cooler soon 🤪💚

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Hope you’re keeping cool! Can’t wait for the heat to pass 🤪

[@jmwoods1428]

I hope things cool down for you guys soon. It is one thing to have 40° temperatures but repeated temperatures like that and no air-conditioned space is entirely different matter. Be as safe as you can. I hope for relief soon. Your video was lovely.

[@celiapereira5223]

Your videos are exceptionally good.... thanks for sharing 👍💯👏🤗

[@manuelrodrigues6083]

You must shade the tomato plants or they will boild.

[@susankallides9405]

Hot here in Cyprus as well, but i, m lucky to be near the sea. Stay cool.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Oh I miss the sea! It definitely helps in the summer, hope you’re getting lots of swims in 🌊

[@MyPlayHouse]

Thank You for sharing your struggles. I am comming to visiting Portugal again in september,, hope it has cooled down a bit. It's a good idea to block the sun on the outside of the windows,, that will work even better. When water evaporates it cools the surfaces it is evaporates from,, I was in an amusement park in the US, and everything you wanted to try, had 20-45min long queues in the backing California sun, but they had a water mist system,, that did wonders,, and it a really cheap way to cool,,,, us down :-)

[@Neilhuny]

Well, I found it completely fascinating, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The newspapers etc are full of the problems Portugal and other countries are experiencing. I feel for you. I'm currently cycling in central France and have taken a tip from The Guardian newspaper - aim to do physical work between 4am an 7am, the coolest part of the day. Its working for me. In days of yore ie pre-electricity people worked at night using 'the parish lantern ' - a bright moon. It is amazing what you can see once you're tuned in. Stay cool, wet towels, sheets etc for you and the animals. Stay inside whenever possible

[@gorgeoux]

About the extra land behind the kitchen. I read somewhere that if they get a buyer, they're bound by law to offer it first to neighbouring land owners. If true, then you wouldn't be left out at a later date, surely? Stay cool 😎

[@nickytanton107]

Yes I believe you are correct. They are an old Portuguese couple.

[@theoriginhomestead]

Love the photo for the thumbnail, so cool! Great video 🌻

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you 😊 really enjoying gardening in the dark 😆

[@jeandodd873]

You have a loverly life xxx

[@leeworley5160]

You may need to do keyhole gardening. Fantastic way to garden, specially if you r limited on space. Which you are not. Comes out of africa i think!

[@JoelPeltonen]

Have you researched building permits for burrowing? Is that a thing? A deep underground living space should help with the heat long term without electricity I imagine. I guess there is some reason why it's not popular but I have always wondered about it

[@FrankieOffGrid]

That would be very cool and lower temperatures 😅 I think we’d need some serious machinery what with all the granite bedrock everywhere. Maybe one day!

[@gailhemmings546]

careful don t go any lower than well level 🤣😂just a thought!

[@djazt.8053]

There's an area in Spain, around Altiplano de Granada, where cave dwellings have been very popular in the past. You can find documentaries on KZbin about some. I also like the cave living idea. As a rule of thumb naturally it's year round about 2-4 °C warmer than the year-averaged above-ground temperature. That can change with heat input from living activities over time, but it really does take decades. For example the subways in London are so hot now because the soil around the tunnels has heated up over decades due to insufficient ventilation.

[@leeworley5160]

You would be amazed at how much u can pack in one and what it produces. Look up on youtube, and you use whatever materials you have at hand and as high or low you want to have. Makes great use of compost and efficient on water.

[@suecooper3016]

we lived in Oman for 3 years & your right, the summers (40 /50oC) make you wonder WHY?? We followed what the locals did, worked only in the early mornings & late evenings& rested during the heat of the day with blinds & windows closed & a/c going full blast.

[@susannah1948]

Your videos are always so relaxing - so pleased Diogo is on the mend - will his hair grow back on his hip?

[@HeidiPriest]

Last few night tryed frozen waTer bottle behind fan , made no diffrence what so ever, getting to old to cope with his weather, try the pets cooling mat tonight , keep safe

[@jackier2870]

Australian here...our summers are that hot, and im still not used to it! I hate it.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

It’s so harsh isn’t it! Hope you’re enjoying some nice cool weather now 💛

[@jackier2870]

@@FrankieOffGrid it's not only cold, but we have massive floods atm. We just can't seem to reach a happy medium.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Oh sorry to hear that! Wish we could have your floods to put out the fires. Seems the climate is difficult everywhere at the moment. Keep safe 💛

[@josiebriggs4922]

Yep crazy hot here in U.K. too but obviously not as hot as you!!! Hope it settles down a bit soon x

[@FrankieOffGrid]

So do we! It would be crazy if you get 40° in the UK this week

[@adobo6905]

Now you know and experienced the green desert heat.

[@SuperBotanica]

we also bought a portable air conditioner that is filled with ice. But the problem is that the air gets too humid and that doesn't make sense in Thailand.....if the big air conditioner and all the fans don't work because of a power failure, i help myself with wet towels. the evaporative cooling helps

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Ah yes wet T-shirt’s is my go to, they really help, especially if you do need to be up and doing something. Luckily the heat is pretty dry here in Portugal so humidity isn’t a problem