Southern California is characterized by many contrasts. In the geographical sense, there is the contrast between the ocean coast and the mountains. There is the contrast between the metropolitan urbanity and the rural backland of small towns. Mountains that are snowcapped in winter, border on the Mojave desert with its hot and dry climate.
Many different aspects are together in a relatively close distance from each other. A great variety is available, making life very pleasant and providing a lot of opportunity for outdoor activities.
I will miss the warm air and the blue sky of this region!
