I lived in El-Sobrante about ten years before I ventured out to the annual El-Sobrante Stroll. El-Sobrante, which means 'The leftover', is a funky, unincorparted town just northeast of infamous Berkeley. But El-Sob has it's fair share of folks living outside of the box. Whereas the radical nature of Berkeley is welcomed and the norm, the folks of El-Sobrante tend to be folks who want a little more space, privacy and there is a wider variety of difference. The annual stroll is the perfect way to size up who and what is going on in this part of the Bay Area.
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| I wasn't sure if anyone was in there. I was hoping there wasn't! |
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| If you look close, you will see a passenger inside! |
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| Each year, this old VW is brought out for painting. This kind of creative impulse is most welcomed! |
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| Don taking a go at it |
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| You know you live in the Bay Area when a there is a 'Cosmo Jump' jumpy house with peace signs, flowers and the symbols for male and female. |
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| KPFA (sister station to WBAI) is a wealth of real news. |
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| The Hells Angel's have had a strong presence in El-Sobrante for years. |
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| Havana with her friend Niobe. In the background is one of our favorite restaurants. Great papusas! |
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| This dude is running for office. |
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| If the Hell's Angel's isn't the motorcycle club for you, you can always join Satan's Sons. |
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| Havana meeting Rosie the donkey. |
