Dublin climate change

I anticipated Dublin weather being much like San Francisco with a bit more rain and a bit more extremes. I did not anticipate the lack of "Indian Summer" nor did I anticipate the weather to change so quickly, so frequently.

It has become bitterly cold in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening. In between, there are either bursts of sunshine or of rain. Of course the wind adds another factor entirely. This is the first time I have consistently encountered wind chill that takes me from the catlike enjoyment of the afternoon sun to bone-chilling shivers in a matter of five minutes.

As soon as I finish with this conference, I am going to need to get some warmer clothes. I am mildly terrified about winter if I am already completely chilled for the third day in a row and we've only barely entered into autumn. And for those who are already thinking the obvious, I am taking an iron supplement.