California Bucket List

It’s true when they say that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.  As we ponder our future with my residency and the possibility of moving out of state, we realized that we have not taken full advantage of the opportunities in California.  We have been fortunate to explore much of Southern California, which by the way is totally awesome, but there were still a few things we really wanted to do before we leave. 

There is a lot more to California than palm trees, beaches, and Hollywood.  One thing that has struck us over the last three and a half years is the diversity that exists out here.  We can drive an hour in any direction and be at the beach, the vineyards of Temecula Valley, Palm Springs, the middle of the desert, or play in the snow in the mountains up by Big Bear.  In order to feel satisfied with our California experience, we decided to pay a visit to two national parks we have never explored, Yosemite and Joshua Tree.  Both are stunningly beautiful and amazing examples of God’s creativity.  Check out the albums below for pics…