"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:18:08 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>>I have just returned from 12 days in California and have some
>>impressions I would like to share. First of all, I have to say that I
>>can see why there are so many people there. I can understand why people
>>tolerate the population density, the high prices, the traffic, the water
>>restrictions. Physically, and even with the drought, it is beautiful.
>
> But you missed the most beautiful parts, the sierras are gorgeous (you
> missed L. Tahoe), as are the coastal redwood forests, the southern
> deserts... actually the Frisco area is the least picturesque part of


There are a lot of fires going on right now in some areas, but...you
couldn't find a prettier place anywhere than the Monterey area and Big Sur.

Cheri