In February 2006, Leon and I were each camped in the desert of southern California, where we met. The place is hard to describe in "normal " terms. The people make up for the lack of diversity in the landscape.
People come and go but each day's ritual basically stays the same for the retired RVers that stay in the LOW section on Edith Lane. Each morning begins with coffee around the campfire which is located inside a painted plywood fence of sorts. Here you meet new people, plan the day, and visit with friends. Some of us made several trips south to Algodones, Mexico. Click here to see some photos of Algodones.
This slab is transformed on the weekends to a venue for dancing with a live dj. Where else can one dance under the stars while fires burning in barrels placed on each side of the dance floor warm the chilly desert night air.
The Slabs are located outside Niland, California on an old military base that was turned back to the state of California. The concrete slabs remain from the previous inhabitants hence the name. Anyone can come and stay here without having to conform to much of anything or anybody and they do!
This day a group went four wheeling in the desert and then stopped for a picnic at the Bat Caves. I had lunch on this rock with a view of the Salton Sea behind me.
Leonard Knight's creation, Salvation Mountain, which is made from paint, sticks, and daub, welcomes the newcomers as they arrive.
Here Leon, JoAnn, and Gary prepare to cook over the coals while watching the sun set on another day at the Slabs. In this case it was setting on our stay but not our new found friendships.
Leon and I spent many hours on his quad riding in the desert, and this was only the beginning.
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