He raises an eyebrow at the other man. "Well, it's certainly no California," Ianto replies. Because yes, he does remember you told him that's where you're from. He remembers everything, so long as he's seen or heard it the once. "We enjoy the beaches well enough, but more as part of the scenery than for swimming in. It's never quite warm enough to want to take that sort of a plunge."

As for the rest of it -- well there are hills alright, but. "Look, I've always just been more of a city boy, yeah?" he replies. "But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try. You'd better hope this planet has some equivalent to sun lotion as well, though. Otherwise the deal is off." Do you see the color of his skin, John? He will literally light on fire if you make him face the sun without any protection.