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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Looks like you hit some of the CA high points and captured their essence! So very sorry to miss you in L.A. Looking forward to the the foodie followup--and maybe a meetup in the not-too-distant future.

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Neil Sagebiel's avatar

It’s been almost 40 years since I left CA, and I share your sentiments. I love tourist in my old life. I might borrow that. 🙂

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Amie McGraham's avatar

Borrow away, Neil. I’m open source.

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Te Reagan's avatar

I grew up in Texas. I left for Tennessee, my youngest brother left for San Diego, and my oldest brother for NY City.

Last time I visited Texas was in 2010, I said then that would be my last trip and it was.

I would to visit my brother in Baha, California, but I didn’t sign up for the ID that allows me to fly domestically.

The world I grew up in has changed. And freedom to travel is no longer a thing.

Your pictures are beautiful. California is a beautiful place. Nice place to visit.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

It’s definitely a different world out there…

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Going back is always so full of emotions!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Beautiful photos. Thank you, Amie. :)

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Judy Ellery's avatar

Glad you went back for a visit. Great photos. ❣️

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sarah e webb's avatar

maybe it’s tarnished, this golden state ~ so, so gorgeous ✨💛✨

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Amie McGraham's avatar

In all its glorious imperfection

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Anne Manning's avatar

I love your 100-worders and look forward to reading the longer food-focused version!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

That means a lot, Anne! Stick around!

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