Just received this screen shot from Derek showing the route and his gps tagged photos alone the route. I have put up my first batch of pictures on flickr. Check out this reference: https://www.flickr.com/photos/28238327@N06/sets/72157643659654514/ Check out or USA dates for next year which takes in some stunning National Parks including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley,Continue reading “Route 66”
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Route 66 – Last days
What a finish to the trip. After travelling down to Santa Monica along the busy LA freeways we finished out trip at the Santa Monica Pier with the end of the road sign on the Pier and the official site just a short walk from the Pier. After that we had a final meal togetherContinue reading “Route 66 – Last days”
Day 11 – Route 66
Today we headed off across the desert to Barstow. First stop after a twisty drive over the mountains to the old mining town of Oatman – a real tourist trap and the most commercial place we have come across on route 66. Then we headed out to Amboy and the Bagdad Cafe before arriving atContinue reading “Day 11 – Route 66”
Day 10 – Route 66
Today we set off from Flagstaff and travelled around 2 miles to the Galaxy Diner for breakfast. After photos we headed west to Williams (a favourite spot from last years USA trip), Seligman and on to Hackberry – one of the best stops on route 66 for photos. We then stopped at a small DinerContinue reading “Day 10 – Route 66”
Day 9 – Route 66
Pictures by Isaac of days 8 & 9.
Day 9 – Route 66
Only 91 miles to cover today so a relaxed day with a stop at Wilmslow to stand on the corner. The Eagles tribute has been well done with murals, a flat bed Ford and gift shop. After brunch at a local diner just across the road it was off to the Meteor Crater for viewsContinue reading “Day 9 – Route 66”
Day 8 – Route 66.
What a day today. Started badly with forgetting wallet – luckily realised within a few hundred yards of hotel then a trip around Albequerque to find the iconic Route 66 Diner for breakfast only to find it wasn’t open until 11.00. Things then got better as we headed west to Gallup and the painted dessertContinue reading “Day 8 – Route 66.”
Day 7 – Route 66
Today we have the drive to Santa Fe. Most of us were around to see the sunrise over the Blue Swallow Motel – a real find thanks to Maria. We had a superb breakfast at the kicks on 66 diner then spent time photographing the motels in Tucamari. Then it was off on the driveContinue reading “Day 7 – Route 66”
Route 66 – Day 6
Today was our longest day in terms of distance to cover with 360 odd miles across 3 States. We started early and headed out of Oaklahoma City with our first stop at Hydro with a hreakfast at Lucilles Diner. Other highlights included spray painting at the Bug ranch and Cadillac ranch and reaching the officialContinue reading “Route 66 – Day 6”
Route 66 – Day 5
Today we met Gary, a real character of route 66 at the Gay Parita. His garage is a unique collection of the essence of route 66 – A hillbilly with a red hair obsession. Maria was definitely Garys favourite and her pictures at the end of the blog capture him perfectly. We had a lotContinue reading “Route 66 – Day 5”
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