Jake, you're showing your prejudice now, my buddy. I define a hill as any incline, as in a driveway or sidewalk or ant living quarters; In a Floridians life, a mountain is a large hill, as in more than 10-20 feet above sea level. That's perfectly logical. I generally don't have problems breathing when walking up a mountain in Florida. tho lately I've had problems breathing sitting in my recliner in my bedroom!

Breathing at sea level is quite good for you, the sea air is healthy, full of moisture that can make it tough to breath although it's very good for you as well. I love walking on the beach; The sand is so exfoliating, is pretty hard on the feet when you have arthritis. and is very tiring for your leg muscles, in fact all your musccles. But, you know, those hils you're used to out west, make walking very challenging.....ok, enough. Just know we love our sea, sand and tropical paradise, but often run to the mountains of the east for summer relief. Had a place in Blowing Rock in another lifetime that was marvelous.....oh, well. life is good here and now....blessings, elizageth