Ok well 44° C is actually 111.2° F but still. The surface of the sun has had cooler days than the temperature today in Perth. Makes me think that a 'Polar Vortex' would actually be a welcome respite from feeling as though I'm walking through heat molasses in Palm Springs. Thank god for dry heat and air conditioning.
Despite our rather cool house, Bob and I have decided to decamp to the local mall. Hopefully our tires don't melt on the drive there. Wish us luck.