Category: Route 66

  • Day 14 – Santa Fe

    Day 14 – Santa Fe

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    In Albuquerque, Route 66 has a split in the road; you can head directly to Santa Rosa along I-40. The alternate takes you North to Santa Fe and back down through the Pecos National Park and back South into Santa Rosa. Known as the Santa Fe loop, of course, I knew which route I would…

  • 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…