How Do I Love California?
Let Me Count the Ways… by Katherine Myrvold
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’ve been living outside of the South Valley area, where I grew up, for many years, and teaching outside the entire country for a couple as well, but I’m about to come back home…at least for a little bit in the summer time. It’s been a
while since I’ve spent any great length of time there, and I have to say, I’m really look- ing forward to getting
I can’t wait to have back in my life:
1. A proper burrito! Super Taquería, Gaeta’s, Los Pericos, Iguanas, you name it. My life is lacking without you, and it has been far too long.
2. The redwood forest. Because not everyone gets to live spitting distance from what is essentially Endor.
3. Point Lobos. Not just for hiking. China Cove is one of the most pictur- esque beaches in the area, and it might as well be private, given how few people I ever see there.
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reacquainted with it. I currently live in a remote part of Galicia, Spain, and the number one question people have for me out here is, “Yes, but don’t you miss home?” The answer is yes, of course, I just don’t dedicate a lot of time to that emotion because I know I’ll be heading back soon enough. With the school year ending and my departure imminent, I thought I’d take the time now to indulge in a little home- sickness in preparation and reflect on some of the things that I am most looking forward to. Summertime in California is almost magical, and while I’m a little sad that I won’t get to stick around Galicia to finally enjoy the sunny weather (it has been raining non-stop for what seems like forever), I can say with certainty that I will be happy to spend the next few months back in my home state. When you live someplace all the time, you start to take for granted all the things you love about it, or at least I do. Upon leaving, I realize just what I miss. So, in no particular order, here are some things
4. Uvas Canyon County Park. I guess this could also go under the Redwood Forest category, but it’s nice enough to deserve its own mention. If you haven’t been hiking out there, it’s well worth the trip.
5. El Teatro Campesino. I don’t even need to know what shows they are cur- rently putting on, because they are always of reliably high quality. Also, San Juan Bautista is charming all on its own, and has some of the best food in the area.
6. And yes, even the Garlic Festival. It’s taken me years to come around to this one, but I’ve discovered the trick: Bring out-of-towners with you and experience the novelty through their eyes.
And finally – it goes without saying, but I’ll go ahead and say it anyway – all the family and friends in the area. Would I enjoy any of the aforementioned things without you to share them with me? I’ll be seeing you soon.
~ Katherine Myrvold is sometimes an English teacher in Spain, some- times a Spanish teacher in the U.S., and an occasional contribut- ing writer. You can reach her at
katherine.myrvold@
gmail.com.
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