Up and out from the wigwam motel in Holbrook
On to another Indian Trading Post and a photo opportunity to ride a rabbit (random)
And on to Winslow to stand on the corner
With more milkshakes
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Arizona here we come
Today was a 234 mile drive to Holbrook, passing through some small towns in New Mexico and on the I40 following the line of Route 66.
Our stay at the Sandia Peak Motel last night was comfortable but the area itself not good.
On then past lava fields
And The Continental Divide
Stopping then for a quick break at a gas station and this funky sign
Since we were passing we called in via the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. Simply beautiful scenery and a lovely drive
Arresting Sight in New Mexico
A photo stopportunity today on the route from Albuquerque to Holbrook as Mrs Fogg and Kevin get pulled by the fuzz
Also anyone fancy a cocktele?
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Mud Huts and 10000ft
So with 2 geeks in tow I had no choice but to get dragged to an Indian thingy, which I am sure Mrs Fogg will explain all the history of this place situated next to the Rio Grand
Then on to Sandia Peak in Albuquerque at 10,000ft tall and 13 minutes by cable car the views are amazing
Complete with snow
Tonight a swim and time for a steak.
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US 84 to Santa Fe
One hell of a beautiful road. Well worth the drive out to Santa Fe. Here are some awesome pics Kevin took today of our drive:
That’s Mr Fogg above, cruisin’ on his Harley
Plus some pretty roadside flowers
We’re famous!!
After our wonderful visit to Croc Lile at his studio in Amarillo where Croc transforms the paint flecks from Cadillac Ranch, Croc has posted about our visit on his Facebook site.
This is one gallery not to be missed as you pass through Amarillo!
Santa Fe
Well what a glorious day, started by seeing the Route66 Car Museum in Santa Rosa, with a fantastic selection of vehicle
With a demonstration on where we are along Toute 66
Next stop was Santa Fe going along the US84 which is a beautiful long road with some amazing gentle curves on it
It’s 7000ft above sea level and you can definitely feel the air is thinner making you a little tired and Kevin positively sleepy.
Tomorrow a short trip to Albuquerque via Madrid which was the setting for Wild Hogs (a silly movie but a beautiful town) and then Sandia Peak
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The Wrong Way
Spotted last night in the local diner, one Kevin McShorty, setting the latest designer trend for all teenagers
Yup, how to go out on the town with your Harry Potter shorts inside out! Embarrassing for her, a hoot for us and the rest of the diners
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Tucumcari and Santa Rosa
Yesterday on the way to Santa Rosa we stopped off at Tucumcari to have a look at the old signs on R66 (neon old motel signs) and visited a funky curio shop recommended by Croc.
Then it was on to La Mesa Motel in Santa Rosa to check in. A quaint 1960’s mom and pop Motel still owned by the family. A great find and so friendly.
In Santa Rosa is a sink hole full of water called the Blue Hole. It is apparently one of the most popular dive locations in the US. It maintains a constant 17 degrees temperature and has a constant inflow of water of 3,000 US gallons per minute. Because it’s at a high elevation (4,616ft) dives have to decompress when they dive.
Since it had a constant temperature Mr Fogg and Kevin decided to drop in for a bathe- they can report that 17 in a desert location is ******* freezing!!!
On then to Santa Fe today!