So we woke up this morning in Holbrook and traveled to Winslow, Arizona..... Standing on the corner in....
And then went to Meteor Crater View attachment 72994
911 memorial in Winslow
View attachment 72995
View attachment 72996
Thanks Whiz! AppreciatedI missed the beginning of this adventure and managed to find it this morning. Did a cursory viewing of the photos and then a second run later. The photographs are some of the best I've seen and wonder if you have formal training or special cameras, that make the pictures so sharp and realistic - I know pictures are supposed to look realistic, that's why they are pictures - but these are clear and give a sense of actually being there. The ones taken of the Chicago skyline from the top of the building, the old service stations and motels, and those of the Grand Canyon are beyond belief.
My Bride and I visited many of those same places and it would be a sure bet none of the pictures we took would stand out like these.
Great job, Clutch!! Keep the pictures and copy coming. And thanks for taking the time to share your once in a lifetime trip with us. Doubtful many would ever see the places you have visited on this journey let alone have a travelog from a guy and his wife from New Zealand to show those what many living in the good ole U.S. of A. are missing.
Thanks Whiz! Appreciated
I'm getting ready to head to a slot car race but when I return, I will be looking forward to seeing some more of your awesome trip.
I'm getting ready to head to a slot car race but when I return, I will be looking forward to seeing some more of your awesome trip.
There used to be a slot car track about 5 miles from that casino, and when I would race there, I would stay at Sam's Town. A few years ago I stayed there for a week for a 3- day race. I checked in on Christmas eve and stayed in a room with a view of the inside courtyard and man did it look awesome with all of the Christmas lights and trees. I don't gamble much but I signed up for the free players card because that entitled me to a free buffet there. I was going to watch a movie in their theater, but I had about 20 minutes to wait so I decided to put 5 bucks in the dollar slot machine and won around $500 on the second pull. I went straight over and collected my winnings. I won the race that week also, so it ended up being a free trip with some money left over after I returned home. I wish all of my trips were like that.Spent the night at Sam's Town, RV resort.
Never been there before on my trips to Vegas but I love the place.
Took an Uber from there to @BobbyFord family in North Vegas for dinner. So great to catch up since the race earlier this year.
View attachment 73072
View attachment 73073
Heading to Santa Monica today to conclude the Route
Going to the pier I bet. I used to live 3 blocks from there, Pacific and 3rd.Spent the night at Sam's Town, RV resort.
Never been there before on my trips to Vegas but I love the place.
Took an Uber from there to @BobbyFord family in North Vegas for dinner. So great to catch up since the race earlier this year.
View attachment 73072
View attachment 73073
Heading to Santa Monica today to conclude the Route
I used to live on Ocean Ave right down from you until I bought a boat and lived on it in Tahiti Marina in Marina del Rey.Going to the pier I bet. I used to live 3 blocks from there, Pacific and 3rd.
Going to the pier I bet. I used to live 3 blocks from there, Pacific and 3rd.
Your travels read awesome! That's a bunch of miles through some amazing country. Very few people get to experience our county on a trip like that. I hope some day to do the same. I've seen a lot of our lands but not enough.Home now. Arrived yesterday to pretty nasty weather here. Windy and periods of rain. Missing the heat.
So Route 66 is 2448 miles they say. With our add ons we managed 3644 miles including the RV drop off in Fillmore, CA. I’d like to see @dpkimmel2001 beat that feat.
Our add ons….diversions really enhanced to experience. They included Memphis Tennessee to see Graceland, Monument Valley in Utah, …and Antelope Canyon 2 hours away back in Arizona….AMAZING.
Then of course the Grand Canyon which is epic.
The trip was by no means cheap. Gas for the RV was $1500. But the price range from central’s to east was incredible. Arkansas was $3.40 a gallon and Cali it was $6.60 where I was.
Now I complain about the roads down here a LOT but you guys have some rough roads…..especially the further east you are.
Crazy the amount of trucks on the highways. All of them great drivers….They often passed me but if I was passing one they would suck me toward them when I came along side then push me away as I made the pass In the RV.
Anyhow we loved the driving the Mother Road. Bucket list check off. Great memories.
Thanks to those who came for the ride.
I think @Johali would approveYour travels read awesome! That's a bunch of miles through some amazing country. Very few people get to experience our county on a trip like that. I hope some day to do the same. I've seen a lot of our lands but not enough.
I know what your saying about passing those trucks and your rv with the wind. Those things are like driving a brick down the road. When I do pass one, I give them plenty of room knowing how my truck affects their travels. My wife and I experience it towing our 40' 5er rv as well.
Always best to create those 'Remember When' moments in life rather than the 'What Ifs'. Glad you enjoyed you journey. Color me jealous.
Didn't eat out all that much. We bought a BBQ in Chicago and used it at the campsites quite a bit. But the Big Texan in Amarillo does stand out as the winner for me. Such a cool place. The RV Park is a half mile down the road.So did you have a favorite restaurant along the way of all the ones that you had? And did you have one attraction that you enjoyed the most?
I waved back!Clutch, you really brought back some fond memories of traveling with grandparents, parents, and husband. Your wonderful pictures really brought home how truly beautiful the USA is. I really loved the pictures of the motels because "back in the day" we stayed in a lot of them. LOL
Thank you for a wonderful journey. I did wave in your direction when you passed through.![]()