Meanwhile, in warm places. . .

Santiago is built in a bowl so it traps the haze.
Don't know if exhaust is regulated.

Solveig and Bill are in Santiago, Chile, today, starting a three-week South American exploration. Here's a snap of the tallest building in Chile, its pyramid shape and height are dictated by being built on volcanic earth in earthquake country.
The photo above, by tour member Tom, features artwork applied to the aluminum siding commonly used to protect against the salty air in Vina del Mar, a seaside resort with 43 steep hills, a gorgeous bay, and creative, artistic residents.
Temperature in Santiago now is 82.
International Falls icon Wayne Kasich has finally broken free of his ice-encrusted domain, flying with his wife, Mary Ann, to a place he refers to as "Playa."
They're enjoying a good start to their vacation. Let him tell it:
We are just back from a morning walk on the beach. Hectic check in at the airport. Customs line was over an hour. Got to our gate as most passengers were already boarded. They called our names and we went to the gate saying "Now what?" They said "your seating assignment was changed." Our new assigned seats were Row one seats C and D. Very front seats in First Class. 

Two mimosas later we were very relaxed.
We like our condo. Big and clean. Great location for everything.
Went to the Dirty Martini last night. Two for one on Tuesdays. Large martini with Absolute and three olives stuffed with blue cheese. ($4.50) met lots of Canadians. Great time.
Life is 82 degrees good.

Wayne

__________________

Let's see.
Warm, buzzed, and going First Class. What could be better?
You deserve it, Wayne and Mary Ann.
Temperature in Playa del Carmen right now is 85.