One day here and I see that I can like this town. It’s got history, agriculture (almonds and other nuts, citrus, even olives), a college (UC Chico), and it’s small enough for my tastes. And, it’s where the typical California driver mellows out and the roads become safer and easier.
One night only because I’m heading to Ashland. A storm is coming in tomorrow, so I’m getting an early start to head to Redding. That afternoon, high winds are forecast, much higher than my personal limit of 35 mph gusts. I’ll advance on the board when the front passes.
The streets are covered with falling white blossoms from the nut trees…