The Lone Star State
Lalo’s soon-to-be town is home to Baylor University, THE Antioch Discipleship School, and this HGTV home renovation show.
What is Fixer Upper?
This national park in the Sierra Nevada is home to Half Dome and El Capitan. (Unlike these other categories, it is not home to Lalo).
What is Yosemite National Park?
Different from "the peninsula" of the Bay Area, this is the name of the peninsula Spain is associated with.
What is the Iberian Peninsula?
In Revelation 21, the streets of the New Jerusalem are described as being made of this precious material, much like one of the states Lalo has called home.
What is gold?
The approximate number of miles between Berkeley and Modesto (rounded to the nearest tens).
What is 80?
When he is missing his East Bay buddies and needs some comfort, Lalo will certainly try this Texas comfort food — tender beef slow-cooked in rich chili gravy, often served with mashed potatoes.
What is chicken fried steak?
The highest point in the contiguous U.S., this mountain is in California.
What is Mount Whitney?
Every July, Pamplona is the site of this famous event involving bulls and brave runners. (Hint: This has nothing to do with the LEGENDARY SF Marathon)
What is the Running of the Bulls?
In Revelation 21:4, God promises that in Heaven there will be no more of these three things: mourning, crying, or this.
(Not listed but also accurate: Modesto-to-Berkeley traffic).
What is pain?
The word Lalo most frequently uses to describe his willingness to pick people up in his vehicle.
What is "swoop"?
In Texas, this phrase isn’t just a warning — it’s a famous anti-littering slogan printed on road signs. And it might become Lalo's new slogan, after "yeehaw".
What is “Don’t Mess with Texas”?
This classic 1973 film, set in a California town known for its car culture and summer nights, was famously filmed in Modesto.
What is American Graffiti?
This stadium in Madrid is home to Real Madrid C.F. and has hosted numerous UEFA Champions League finals.
What is the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium?
According to Matthew 6:20, Jesus says to store up treasures in Heaven, where these two things do not destroy.
What is moth and rust?
The make of Lalo's means of I-580 transportation (to be replaced shortly by a horse and/or tractor).
What is Kia?
The official state flower of Texas, which Lalo will frolic in fields of for at least one photo shoot/instagram reel.
What is the bluebonnet?
California grows nearly all of the U.S. supply of this nut.
What are almonds?
This midday tradition in Spain is more than just a quick nap — it’s a cultural art form. And we might be breaking it with this party.
What is a siesta?
In Revelation 21:4, God promises to wipe away every one of these.
(Let this promise fill you with hope as we say goodbye to our friend).
What are tears?
The city along the Modesto-to-Berkeley route that Lalo often offers to stop in for carpooling pick-ups.
What is Oakland?
Known for its music scene, this city’s motto is “Keep ___ Weird.” It also happens to be commonly compared to California.
What is Austin?
This San Francisco street is often called “the crookedest street in the world.”
What is Lombard Street?
This building is still under construction after more than 140 years and was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
What is La Sagrada Família basilica?
Lalo is a good content creator. This is another good content creator, to whom the authorship of Revelation is typically attributed.
What is John the Apostle?
I-580 connects two major interstates — I-5 in the Central Valley and this interstate in Oakland.
What is I-80?