Chill Out; Open Thread

It is HOT and I mean HOT HOT HOT oh, and HUMID here in Tokyo. Ick. I forget every year how bad it gets. The good news is, I am soon headed to Austin for Netroots where it is also HOT. So what do I do to chill out and cool down?

I day dream about my Christmas trip to the Alps last year. That photo is one of mine, taken in Germany and it was very much the opposite of hot that day!

So...

1. What are you doing to cool off?
2. What is your favorite season anyway -- or are you in one of those temperate all year 'round paradises.
3. One piece or bikini? For the guys-- trunks or speedo?