The Big Move
So last September I moved to Davis, California to attend the University of California - Davis and we DROVE here from the east coast!
I must say - I think a trans-US road trip is something everyone should experience... maybe not with their parents, two fish, and a potted plant but hey, you do what you gotta do. But really - the trip was incredible. We ended up taking I-70 most of the way. Here's the crew:
I must say - I think a trans-US road trip is something everyone should experience... maybe not with their parents, two fish, and a potted plant but hey, you do what you gotta do. But really - the trip was incredible. We ended up taking I-70 most of the way. Here's the crew:
My absolute favorite state we went through was Utah. We stopped at the Salt Lakes for an afternoon - absolutely stunning! Between the lakes, the salt flats, and the desert it was just full of sights/sites to see. Here's some of the trip highlights:
And eventually, with minimal deaths, we made it!
California Girl
So there's a lot of weird stuff about California. First of all, there's a California accent! The longer I'm here the more I can distinguish it. Who knew? Second of all, they call the highways "freeways" and there's these bumpy reflectors on the "freeway" lines that make a lot of noise when you cross them. Third of all, I think California might be a little bit magic.
Evidence:
Evidence:
- The first day I rode my bike to campus I passed a field and the sky was filled with hot air balloons! The colors and sunshine... took my breath away
- There's a TON of great beer here - enough said
- There's a neighborhood near my apartment where everything is named after Lord of the Rings. Everything. There's even a school
- Plastic bag ban (I LOVE this)
- The Farmer's Market - I swear this is magic all on its own. There's music and food and a carousel!
- There are bike paths everywhere, never in my life did I think I might experience trouble finding bicycle parking =)