When I got off the plane in Orlando, I felt as though I was going to drown in the moist air. It wasn't long before my lungs adjusted. A shock awaited me on the return trip. When back again in desert lands, it seemed the dryness was pulling the moisture right out of my eyes even. My throat was dry, too. Now, of course, I'm more used to the dryness. While my lungs and eyes could appreciate the more moist environment, my skin appreciates the drier air. The slightest bit of exertion in the Florida air rendered me drenched in sweat. In contrast, although yesterday's 105°F/40°C heat baked me, I did not break out in a sweat.

I think we'll stay here in desertlands. Meanwhile, I'll treasure my memories of a beautiful place. When we got off the plane, we found our way to an express bus which took us to our resort. The Colorado Springs has a very impressive lobby:

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