- Julia Davila moved from the Bay Area to Denver, Colorado.
- She loves her new state but noticed some differences that surprised her.
- Davila misses the California beaches and coastal hikes but she's happy that she made the move.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julia Davila, a 25-year-old project manager who moved from San Francisco, California to Denver, Colorado. It has been edited for length and clarity.