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  • 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…