We have now been in seven states. In Utah, I got intrigued by state mottos, so here goes:
Washington--Al-ki (Chinook jargon) meaning by and by OR bye and bye
Oregon--Alis volat propriis meaning She flies with her own wings
Idaho--Esto perpetua meaning Let it be perpetual
Utah--Industry
Arizona--God enriches
Colorado--Nil sine numine meaning Nothing without Providence/the Deity
New Mexico--Crescit eundo meaning It grows as it goes
Oh, I realized, these are not to be confused with state nicknames!
Washington--The Evergreen State
Oregon--Beaver State
Idaho--Gem State, Gem of the Mountains
Utah--The Beehive State (which totally explains the symbol on their highway signs)
Arizona--The Grand Canyon State, Copper State
Colorado--Centennial State, Colorful Colorado
New Mexico--Land of Enchantment
Some of these totally nonplussed me..............
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Interesting--and interesting that so many were in a different language than English.
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