Our California Road Trip officially ended today, but we'll have memories to last a life time. We set out on this journey to see more of our own country, however, we gained far more than just the amazing natural sights we saw. We gained a new respect for the people of California, and their incredible respect for this land we call home. We now understand why Californians work so hard to protect and preserve our precious natural resources. Some how, we never realized the magnitude of farming done in the state of California. Naturally, these farmers rely on the land. We drove past many farms displaying hand painted banners asking, "Pray for rain" next to their American flags. It made us re-think leaving a faucet running longer than necessary. Local folks talked about their land with reverence and pride. The state itself has protected so much of it's land for future American generations to enjoy. Truly, the Californians that we met were as close to Native Americans as any "fair skins" we've ever met.
So, as we boarded our flight back to our home, we left with a new appreciation of the beauty of our country, as well a respect for the land and people of California.
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