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Better than scratching an itch

I used to think there was no greater sensation than scratching an itch, but after spending 5 days in Roatan, Honduras I've discovered something at least equal to that.

And that is entering an air conditioned room after spending any length of time outside in 90F heat and 100 percent humidity. 

I'm sure it's possible to get used to, afterall there are millions who live in this type of climate, and profess to love it, but do they really? Or do they just have no other choice?

Now don't get me wrong, Roatan is beautiful (at least where we are), the diving (the principal reason for coming here) is great, as is the resort (although the food is a little lacking), and it has been a fun trip, so far, but none of that changes the fact it's freakin' hot and humid here.

If nothing else, it sure serves to remind me just how fortunate I am to live in southern CA. 

I know I often complain about the weather in southern CA, with its continually changing weather patterns, but despite that, and all its other issues, as far as I'm concerned, there is no other place in the world that can match southern CA for it's climate, its food and myriad of other features.

So, while I may leave again for some far off distant shore (searching for that something I think I'm missing), for now, I can at least be content with the knowledge, I already live in the greatest place on the planet.

[note]I also discovered posting to my blog from my iPod Touch is very difficult. Hence no pictures. Obviously, I have way too much time on my hands. :)[/note]

Can't wait to get home!
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