Observations from the Road

Being a native Californian I love California. I love the weather, the accessibility to both oceans and mountains within a short distance and the occasional beautiful sunset through the haze and smog. However, on this trip I have had the opportunity to experience something that I have never experienced before...sky. Yes, I know that California has sky (duh!) but I have never understood the concept of Big Sky Country before this trip. And yes, before you think my blondness is shining through, I know that we are nowhere near Montana, but Big Sky is the only way that I can describe the scenery driving through New Mexico and Texas. The landscape is so flat it seems like the sky goes on for miles. And the clouds are like nothing I have ever seen, like big white fluffy cotton balls. Absolutely amazing! There was so much sky we could see the rain coming down before we actually drove through it. It really was incredibly beautiful. And here are some pictures to prove it...