Author: amoore

  • Day 13 – Tinkertown

    Day 13 – Tinkertown

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    Yesterday I was maybe a little bit negative about my experience so far on the route. There is a level of consumerism, always being sold something. It doesn’t take away the fondness of nostalgia, which seems to be a common theme among Millennials. We would love to look back on our past with fondness. I…

  • Day 12 – Arizona to New Mexico 2

    Day 12 – Arizona to New Mexico 2

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    First I want to wish my dad a happy birthday. I hope you had a wonderful day. Sounds like my parents won at the casino. I woke up early, I wanted to go see one more point at Canyon de Chelly before I started on my way. This ended up being a short hike on…

  • Day 11 – Navajo Nation – Canyon de Chelly

    Day 11 – Navajo Nation – Canyon de Chelly

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    Before I headed to the Navajo Nation, I had some lunch at the Rocket Diner with Romelo and Kady. This was their go-to spot for food when they were in Gallup. I had a New Mexican chicken fried steak with red chilis. The chilis were really good and a good, tasty level of heat. Kady…

  • Day 10 – Arizona to New Mexico

    Day 10 – Arizona to New Mexico

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    An early start to the say at the Grand Canyon to catch the sunrise against the canyon wall. They shone a beautiful red color. There wasn’t many out on this nice warm morning. There was however, a mama and baby elk eating grass along the walk path of the rim. They were close enough to…

  • Day 9 – Grand Canyon

    Day 9 – Grand Canyon

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    I’m glad I extended my stay at the Grand Canyon, having a full day to travel around to the different viewpoints on the western edge of the South Rim. I’m glad there was a shuttle, because I would still be at the top, or most likely the first viewpoint. The views are hard to really…

  • Day 8 – Route 66 to Grand Canyon

    Day 8 – Route 66 to Grand Canyon

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    I woke up later than I wanted, at 6:30am. I know that was still early, but I had places to be. I got the car packed and got some gas and was back to Santa Monica to get breakfast at Mel’s Drive-In, where the Route 66 Ends sign is posted on the street. Breakfast was…

  • Day 7 – Santa Monica Pier

    Day 7 – Santa Monica Pier

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    I am still buzzing from the show last night. I had thought about going to a Dodgers game but the was sold out and honestly I was a bit tired from the bursy first week on the road. I took the day to rest, catch up on photos and typing up journal entries. Though I…

  • Day 6 – Hollywood Palladium

    Day 6 – Hollywood Palladium

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    Showtime! – When I originally decided I was going to do Route 66, I had planned doing maybe May or September. Then I was online, I saw a post “Goldfinger, Suicide Machines, The Vandals – August 22 – Tickets on sale Firday”. I thought what a lineup, I haven’t seen Vandals in 15 years –…

  • Day 5 – The California Desert

    Day 5 – The California Desert

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    My drive back to LA saw me take the scenic route, below sea level, and a trip through the California Desert. As I made my way east I wound through some amazingly rocky hills as I descend below sea level. The size and sheer amount piled along the hills were something I’ve never seen in…

  • Day 4 – Tijuana / San Diego Zoo

    Day 4 – Tijuana / San Diego Zoo

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    I have to start this off on a somber note. My mom called me just prior to me crossing the border to let me know my Uncle had passed away in the night. Him and his family moved to Iowa when I was younger and I hadn’t seen him since my grandmother’s funeral 20+ years…