After Isleton we drove on to Walnut Grove, where we had lunch. According to the area website, the town of Walnut Grove was founded by someone from Ohio. (Yes, even back then, people couldn’t wait to get out of Ohio. What can I say? It’s cold there.)
Though about twice as populous as Isleton and with more businesses that appeared to be in business, the town didn’t offer many choices of lunch venue. Apparently the so-called bistro where we ate did have free Wi-Fi, however. Alas, I was not packing anything that could take advantage of it.
Wooden balconies on houses in Walnut Grove
Wi-Fi at the bistro in Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove drawbridge
Vampire sign for the pet grooming and dollar store
Residential street in Walnut Grove, California
House with purple shingles below the roof
Row of houses with pastel trim on their balconies
Pam photographing pastel-trimmed houses in Walnut Grove
Mel’s Mocha in Walnut Grove, California
Fancy ironwork in Walnut Grove, CA
The video store is open
Yes, even in Walnut Grove, people use computers
Chinese Free Masons
Plaque explaining Boon-Dox mural
Mural of the Boon-Dox Botel
Empty buildings in downtown Walnut Grove, CA
Flowers in bistro window box
Bistro and Wine Garden. Great atmosphere, average food.
Chinese Association Building
Looks very un-Ohio ish.