(Part one is available here.) On the morning of Monday, September 30th my mother and I woke and had breakfast at the Globetrotter Lodge in Holbrook, Arizona. Peter Hoeller, the owner, is an excellent host. The small dining room attached to the lobby was full of travelers; each group had a place setting ready for … Continue reading Going West with Mom (Part 2)
The day after our visit to the Grand Canyon, we headed east. Our drive took us through a scenic stretch of Old Route 66 through the Kaibab National Forest. The scent of pine was heavy in the air and we had the lanes to ourselves. It was a very peaceful drive. There's a small section … Continue reading Monumental Vista
Finally, the day had arrived. The centerpiece destination of our week-long anniversary road trip was at hand! Furthermore, it would be a day completely without time in the car. Instead, we took some older transportation from the town of Williams: a train! The Grand Canyon Railway was originally part of the ATSF rail line. When the first … Continue reading A Grand Adventure
In my previous post, I mentioned that our travels that day included one more stop but didn't mention where we stopped or why. I felt it would be appropriate to give this stop a post of its own so that I could adequately explain why this stop was so important to me. I struggled with … Continue reading The Guardian of Route 66
When we left Tucumcari New Mexico on October 9th, Samantha was stoked. After a restful night at the Blue Swallow, we would be spending the day crossing New Mexico and venturing into Arizona. One of her most anticipated sights on our journey was the Painted Desert, which was on the day's itinerary. After a lovely … Continue reading Ditat Deus
I started a new role at my workplace last week. It was the first time in a long time that I'd moved to a different office and worked with a completely new group of people; as such, they didn't know anything about me. I talked to my new coworkers about my professional history and personal life, … Continue reading My Route 66 Awakening
Good Morning, everyone! I wanted to drop a quick note to let my followers know that I'm currently being featured in a Photo Contest with the Ramada Hotel in Kingman, Arizona. Winners of the contest will have their photography featured in their rooms and around the property as a part of ongoing renovations to take … Continue reading Photo Contest in Kingman, AZ
This past summer, I took a road trip out west to experience Route 66 through California, Arizona, and New Mexico. It was a delightful experience, spending a week among the mesas and scrub brush of the American West. I wrote about those travels as I took them, though there were a few places that I skipped … Continue reading The Crookton Overpass
After six days on the road, I'd seen a lot of fantastic things. I also had a lot of conversations with folks. I love to drive, and Route 66 is a passion of mine, so it's a fulfilling and enjoyable experience all around. That being said, it was nice to stay in the same place for … Continue reading Holbrook Day
Sleep was fitful on Thursday night. I kept waking up, walking over to my phone to check the time (no outlet next to the bed) only to see it had been an hour, maybe an hour and a half, since I'd last performed the same ritual. Finally, at 4:55 AM (five minutes before my alarm) … Continue reading The Route 66 Relics Tour
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