2006-12-12 04:37:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Other - Africa & Middle East
Do as the locals do.
I have family in the Western Sahara and visit them every year, although I haven't been in the summer yet.
They don't sit around in the sun and if they go out in the day they cover up. Their clothes are loose, not fitted and although you think they would be hot the clothes make you feel cooler!
The houses have been built well and inside it is cool, they don't need air-conditioning in their house. I have never had trouble sleeping because of the heat.
They have a siesta at the hottest time of day.
They don't eat 3 big meals a day, they eat about 5 small meals.
There are more people out and about in the evening, when it is cooler.
I never came across any smelly people, lol, as someone else said. And I would quite happily live in the Western Sahara, of course it would take time to adapt.
2006-12-12 10:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tia 3 · 61⤊ 6⤋
Hot Desert People
2016-12-13 05:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people adapt by wearing loose clothes, keeping hydrated, conserving water in gardens and recycling energy.
2015-04-09 05:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by abayomi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every normal living thing is created to adjust or adapt to different condition even if the hardest way.Have you wondered why fishes do not survive out of water for longer period?It is because they live in water and are well adapted to the conditions in the water that's why fishes can stay in the water all their lives but humans can't stay in water for an hour without oxygen and other diving devices.So matter how hot Africa is,we are able to adapt and live happily in that climate.When you come from a cold region to Africa,you will most likely feel like a fish out of water but i won't because i am acclimatized to my environment.
2006-12-12 06:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 6⤋
They dress up in heavy robes to keep the sun off, paradoxically.
Watch the classic film "Tuareg, Desert Warrior", its the best source on Sahara desert survival type info.
2006-12-12 04:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 5⤊ 4⤋
when i was in Africa I stay in clothes that were loose, not fitted and although you think they would be hot as h---- the clothes make you feel cooler, plus I worn hats to.Drink lots of water and eat as little possible. don't remember smelling any one. "Well I like it hot any way. :)
2006-12-12 15:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by cancerone 1 · 15⤊ 3⤋
As with the coldest climates on Earth you adapt by one degree at a time.
2006-12-12 04:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 11⤋
The same as how people adapt to icy cold environments: they just do.
2006-12-12 20:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by MM 4 · 2⤊ 11⤋
Just as you do adapt in colder climates
2006-12-12 05:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by hahol 1 · 4⤊ 12⤋
The simplest way to cope with the heat is to carry a car-door around with you. When it gets too hot, simply wind down the window.
2006-12-12 04:40:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 27⤊ 13⤋