Greetings! What a delight to ride along the coast on the
Highway 1 from Los Angeles to Monterrey. Unfortunately, raging wild fires
burned across California’s drought stricken hills as we enjoyed the otherwise
glorious drive. Smoke added red hues to clouds and mist from Santa Barbara to
Marina. We heard several news casts reporting how fast the flames cut through
the land. July 28 one of the reports also noted a worker lost his life fighting
the fire.
We were mindful of the serious situation. It felt a bit odd
as we had come to experience the fabulous and dramatic landscapes of the area, which
were in the middle of a major catastrophe. In a show of support, Californians displayed homemade banners
that read, “Thank You Fire Fighters.” Hotels provided rooms for those who came
from out of town to help in the effort to quench the flames. Restaurants offered
meals as well.
As I write, the fires continue to ravage the state. It’s
horrific.
Support California Forestry, Emergency Response Teams and
Fire Fighters.
Tom
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