I drove home today to Southern California from school. It was a quick 5 hour drive (catch the sarcasm?). But there was little to no traffic and for the first time I actually could appreciate the beauty of the California 101. Everyone says that the I-5 is much faster and more direct but it's such an ugly ride. I know that the scenery should not matter when I should be keeping my eyes on the road, but oh my gosh, the scenery on the 101 is so beautiful right now! Everywhere I looked, there were lush green hillsides and fields stretching to the mountains full of green produce. Then when I hit the San Luis area, I hit the ocean and the way that the sun gleamed off the ocean was dazzling (yes, I said dazzling). I don't know what it is, but I just was so relaxed the whole way home. Maybe it's because I AM relaxed. I haven't felt this relaxed and at peace since before Christmas. I think. But it's going to be fleeting. I know it. I have a loaded second half of the semester and then a quick pack up of my life and off to Europe. The next 9 weeks are going to FLY.
It's amazing to me how different the scenery is from north to south. Well, maybe it's the proximity to the coast and how the coast changes from rocky edges to sandy beaches. Big Sur is gorgeous. I've driven through once (not my choice..it's a long getting-lost story). But it's all cliffs. You have to LOVE hiking and rock climbing to truly appreciate the beauty. Once you hit San Luis Obispo, the coast is beautiful, smooth beaches with the tall mountains just across the freeway. That is why I love California. We have everything you could want as far as natural sceneries. We have high mountain peaks, sandy beaches, deserts and snow. Such a beautiful state. Ok well I'm rambling again. Off for now.
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