10. One of the aspects of humility that I feel is very rewarding during our time on earth, is to be blessed with weaknesses. It's not that I particularly like weaknesses, because I don't, but I know they are necessary for us, and are an important part of life's trials.
Pauma Valley is a small, rural community in North County with only a handful of homes on the market at any given time. The estimated 2012 median house or condominium value in Pauma Valley was $372,912, which is a bit higher than the median value across California that year ($349,400).
The edge of the big drop. Barely two hours away, Las Vegas is the consummate gateway city to Death Valley National Park and its environs -- where the Mojave is at its most magnificent. The first place to head for is Tecopa, Calif., located just southeast of the park. Arriving at Tecopa, follow the signs to China Ranch Date Farm.