We located the historic downtown area which was lively with lots of folks at the art fair that was taking place on the courthouse lawn in the town square.
Kids were playing games not far from all the white tents filled with art.
Lining one side of the square was the street known as whiskey row. At one time all the businesses were bars and saloons but some have been replaced by retail shops. There were still plenty of options for drink and merriment. We chose Jersey Lilly's, quite appropriately decorated for the holiday.
I am not sure where this wedding was taking place but they were obviously going with a western flair for the feet.
At the local Walmart that night I observed how many people were sleeping there, not just in rv's and motor homes, but also trucks and cars and vans and some a combination of several.
And a better view. She left Walmart early but only to go to the nearby park to walk her dog.
I began to wonder what Sam might need to provide for his people if he is to start housing the homeless; perhaps a playground for the children or wifi for us in need.
We dedicated most of the day to driving determined to cross the Mojave Desert and reach the cool mountain air of Tehachapi before dark. We knew the traffic might get heavy with people returning home from a holiday and indeed it did with all the LA folks heading southwest. We turned west and left them in backed up traffic while we fought the wind to Tehachapi, California.
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