23 November 2014 Desert Hot Springs to almost Los Algodones Mexico
We’ve made a few small mistakes as we’ve bumbled our way
through life. But we’ve never accidentally created a huge lake and flooded out
our neighbours. That’s what the folks who were hired to ramp up irrigation did
in the very early 1900’s in the Colorado Valley of Southern California. They “oops’d”
the Salton Sea – currently a salty lake (more salinity than the Pacific)
measuring 15 miles by 35 miles - by overzealous canal work.
Two routes parallel the Sea. West side has Highway 86 - a
fast four lane divided freeway. The east
side is old highway 111 – bumpy , twisty and slow. We took 111 of course.
The Sea is getting smaller and saltier. Although there are
folks who want to turn it into something more permanent big money is needed and
that’s something California
hasn’t had for a while. Best advice? – go soon and see it – it’s looking a
little run down.
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| Business is a little slow... |
We picked our way through the countryside and popped into
the Hot Springs LTVA just west of Holtville. Couldn’t stay because we had a
dental appointment coming up so we headed to the Quechan Casino lot just north
of the Mexico
border. Dentist was chosen for my implant work but I was gracious enough to let
Norene try her out first. Lucky for both of us Dr. Bastidas is an excellent
dentist.
Want some contrasts? Try these…
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| Why not water in the middle of the day? |
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| The canal running through the desert sands |
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| US and Mexico side by side. Fantastically different from each other. |
One of the outstanding features of the desert is spectacular
sunsets. Even this poorly done example shows the fabulous colours:
Maybe a nightcap would go well with the sunset. I’ll stay
here to supervise while you pour.
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