Sounds like a really cool place!
You ought to take and post some pics of it.
As far as simple easy ideas, other than a fan I have not a single one. Sorry [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]
I dont know if something like this is feasible but people out in the Southwest US use a thing called a swamp cooler to cool thier houses. It requires relatively low humidity to function and is somewhat inexpensive..... here is some info...
www.usatoday.com/news/science/wonderquest/2001-08-22-swamp-coolers.htm
www.jbmailroom.com/swamper/
store.yahoo.com/atrendyhome/aircooler.html
Dont know if any of that will help but at least you can now say that you have read about swamp coolers [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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