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At least , that was the Scarecrow 's opinion , and the others agreed that the Scarecrow was the best judge of direction . After passing over several cities and villages the Gump carried them high above a broad plain where houses became more and more scattered until they disappeared altogether . Next came the wide , sandy desert separating the rest of the world from the Land of Oz , and before noon they saw the dome-shaped houses that proved they were once more within the borders of their native land . `` But the houses and fences are blue , '' said the Tin Woodman , `` and that indicates we are in the land of the Munchkins , and therefore a long distance from Glinda the Good . '' `` What shall we do ? '' asked the boy , turning to their guide .