During my first week here in California, I have been taken by its striking beauty. I had no doubt it would live up to its majestic reputation, but I had no idea that the mountains, always looming in sight, would provide such a spiritual, if you will, backdrop.
We made our way up through southern California, entering through Yuma, Ariz. By chance of default we continued to drive north and settled somewhat comfortably in a town called Nipomo. Residents of the area talked of the Nipomo Dunes with a charm completely unique and self-born.
Upon reaching the area, I was saddened by the stretch of vehicles along the beach. There seemed to be plenty of parking available, and an on-foot trek proves to be satisfying, once people give it a chance. Wouldn’t most agree that cars damage the ecosystem there as well as blemish the view?
This article appears in Jul 15-22, 2010.
