Sunday, September 24, 2017 - When we decided to go see the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa near Route 66 we really didn't know what to expect. It was very awesome, but I can't even say I understand it at all, so I've included info from their website and a couple of their graphics/pictures along… Continue reading 09.24.17 The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico
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09.23.17 – To Sante Fe or BUST! – Sante Fe, New Mexico
Saturday, September 22, 2017 - Traveling Route 66 is kind of like trying to find your way anywhere in the dark. Sometimes the only way to know is to see the sign to the right here every now and then along the route. When Route 66 gets to Albuquerque from the west, it goes both… Continue reading 09.23.17 – To Sante Fe or BUST! – Sante Fe, New Mexico
09.22.17- 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM
Friday, September 22, 2017 - After riding the Musical Highway and the Sandia Peak Tramway, we really enjoyed eating at 66 Diner located on Route 66 in Albuquerque. Great food and amazing old time atmosphere! We felt like we'd stepped back into the 50’s and 60’s with their eclectic ambiance! Betty Boop, Elvis, Marilyn, vintage… Continue reading 09.22.17- 66 Diner in Albuquerque, NM
09.21.17 Musical Highway, Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, NM
Thursday, September 21, 2017 - Tuesday we set out to experience the Musical Highway, ride the Sandia Peak Tramway and enjoy dinner at the 66 Diner, all in Albuquerque NM which is just a few miles west of where we are staying in Tijera, NM! The idea of a "Musical Highway" was something we'd never… Continue reading 09.21.17 Musical Highway, Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, NM
09.20.17 From Arizona to Tijera, New Mexico
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - Here we are arriving in New Mexico. Dora and Boots like New Mexico! Another odd Rest Area. It's surrounded by mountains! We've seen more railway cars in Arizona and New Mexico's dessert than we have in our entire lives! We stayed overnight at Walmart in Gallup, NM. Here we brought… Continue reading 09.20.17 From Arizona to Tijera, New Mexico
09.19.17 Petrified Forest and Painted Desert on Route 66 in Arizona
On the first impression, the Petrified Forest may not sound very appealing as it comprises stone log fragments scattered over a rather remote and otherwise featureless section of the Arizona desert. Apparently, it comes as a little disappointment to some, like us, who expect the trees still to be standing in thick rocky groves instead… Continue reading 09.19.17 Petrified Forest and Painted Desert on Route 66 in Arizona
09.18.17 Route 66 on the way to the Petrified Forest, Arizona
Monday, September 18, 2017 - When we left Williams, Arizona we drove down Route 66, when we could, on our way to the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. I say "when we could" because it doesn't exist everywhere it use to. In some places Route 66 has simply been replaced with I-40. In… Continue reading 09.18.17 Route 66 on the way to the Petrified Forest, Arizona
09.16.17 Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona
Saturday, September 16, 2017 - Two years ago we visited both the North and the South Rims of the Grand Canyon. It was amazing then and is still an amazing creation of God's to see. This year we skipped the North Rim, pulled Dora over to the side of the road in the Marble Canyon… Continue reading 09.16.17 Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona
09.17.17 Our first look at Route 66 in Williams, Arizona
Sunday, September 17, 2017 - Route 66 starts in California and goes all the way to Illinois. We are driving the portion from Williams, Arizona to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Williams, Arizona is known as the last town to be bypassed by Interstate 40. They held out until 1984 so here in Williams, Arizona there is… Continue reading 09.17.17 Our first look at Route 66 in Williams, Arizona
10.14.15 From Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon
I am still in the process of getting use to my new responsibilities with RVillage and we are still at my boss' house in Arizona. I had a couple of frees hours today so I thought I'd start the catch up of our journey! We now plan to be back in Louisiana by October 29th… Continue reading 10.14.15 From Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon
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