Calipatria, California. Southern shore of the Salton Sea.
My wife and I were on a business trip investigating the Salton Sea and the recent buzz of eco-friendly green jobs coming to the region.
Often sited as being an economically disadvantaged area, the towns dotting the shores of California's largest lake, could be considered an eyesore to most. From Bombay Beach to Niland, abandoned homes and businesses seem to be the norm. One conjures images of what a post-apocalyptic society would look like.
A Ghost town.
Yet, even among these dismal conditions, hope pervades.
The Calipatria Inn, run by a friendly gentleman by the name Dipeck, is an example of how optimism and hope for a better tomorrow, keep business alive.