So, just how hot is it in Taiwan?

When we invite candidates to join the team we're very clear about the physical demands that are placed on the individual.  We mention that the climate is tropical and the food isn't like what you find in Chinese restaurants in Blacksburg.  Typically, there are a few posts from other team members about the cuisine, but here are some of the actual temperature data from 2007.  (I borrowed a portable data logger from the office!)

• Rise and Shine (8:00 a.m.), 88° F, 67% RH, heat index:  98.6
• Time for a box lunch (noon), 93° F, 50% RH, heat index: 106.6
• Outdoor Games (2:15 p.m.), 100° F, 52% RH, heat index: 120.4
• Dinner Time (6:00 p.m.), 92° F, 61% RH, heat index: 105.4
• Worship Time (7:30 p.m.), 87° F, 54% RH, heat index: 90.4
• Shower Time (11:00 p.m.), 79° F, 59% RH, heat index: 81.7

Foot note:  Heat index was calculated by the NOAA site.  Personally, I don't believe in this "heat index" stuff.  Seems like grade inflation to me.  Perhaps it's enough to think of Taiwan as one big steam room without the room.