I have flown over, stopped in and briefly traveled through the state of California in my life. However, I have never explored or held any close association with the state other than what the media portrays about Hollywood and the like.
Recently, I made the decision to do more traveling. So, here I am six states later, touring the large and stunning state of California. The very first day of my entry across the border brought me to this amazing California Condor. He was perched on a log in a riverbed. Shortly after my arrival to his river edge, he flew to this branch in the tree.
Condors are fascinating birds.
Fast facts:a.) The largest flying bird in North America, b.) The most endangered bird. C.) Sacred to the Chumash people.
“To many Native Americans, the Condor is a symbol of creation and healing. As depicted in Chumash condor pictographs, religious ceremonies, dances, and songs, to the Chumash the Condor plays the important role of cleaning the land and carrying away man's ugliness, pain, and hatred.”
(http://yubanet.com/california/Proposed-Tejon-Ranch-Development-will-Displace-and-Jeopardize-Native-American-Sacred-Sites-and-Cultural-Resources-Including-the-California-Condor_printer.php)
So, on that note, the quote of the day is:
“May the healing power of the Great Condor bring you a fresh, new beginning.” tc
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