“Well, in that case, thank you for the tour. “Of course.” I feel slightly embarrassed because, for a moment, I forgot that Rosa is not here solely to keep me company-that she has actual duties and responsibilities around the house. “Oh, I’d love to,” she says sincerely, “but I need to help Ana prepare lunch and then clean the bedrooms upstairs. She’s clearly surprised by my invitation. “I think I might use that pool you showed me,” I tell her, deciding to take advantage of the amenities. Placing the empty glass on the table, I turn toward Rosa. Here, however, the heat is almost smothering, the air still and thick with moisture. It had been hot on the island as well, but the breeze coming from the ocean had made it tolerable, even pleasant. “Yeah, no kidding,” I mutter, feeling in dire need of another shower. “We’re right next to the rainforest, and it’s always like a steam bath outside.” “That’s Amazonia for you,” Rosa says, smiling as I gulp down a glass of cold water I grab from the kitchen. It’s a relief to be back indoors, where the air-conditioning keeps the temperature nice and cool. By the time we arrive at the house, my clothes are sticking to my skin from the extreme humidity.
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