farewell for now

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Good Bye Warm weather and sunshine. You have truly been a panacea to my soul this week. I shall continue to remember you fondly. We get to fly home tomorrow. As our time here ends, I am reminded that some of the best things about travel are appreciating home and looking forward to being home.

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This afternoon I had the opportunity to walk along the PCH and breathe in the fresh air and marvel at the beauty of this place. I am amazed the constant change of the ocean and the breeze that blows in off the water-it always takes me by surprise. I was also astonished at how close the drilling platforms are. This picture doesn't do it justice, but it's very visual reminder to leave a smaller impact on the planet.
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It's hard to see, but there are about 6 oil tankers lined up out there. It looks like giant cars at a filling station. I had no idea (or had forgotten) how enormous oil tankers really are. It's a little creepy. (And yes, I know I need to clean my lens)

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So farwell sunny California (a bit tongue in cheek as it's been raining for the past three days.) We will see you next time.

    
Laurel - February 7, 2009 - 10:38 pm

Farewell to you Mankins…hopefully we’ll see you again, soon!

Kristi T. - February 8, 2009 - 1:47 am

Oh…I’m bummed I didn’t get to see you today. 🙁 Always a treat to have you here. Hope to see you again soon….
Kristi

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