Route 66 – The Mother Road – USA

For 13 days I drove across Route 66 from East to West armed with my camera and laptop to record the whole adventure. These pages are a chronicle of the people, places, gas stations, kitschy roadside attractions and Americana that made it the most memorable road trip of my life.

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Giant Blue Whales in Oklahoma on Route 66

Giant Blue Whales in Oklahoma on Route 66

Referred to as Blue by those who maintain him, Catoosa’s most famous whale is a must-see on Route 66 in Oklahoma. Situated on the shore of a pond, the wooden structure has a water slide and a pair of ladders so visitors can climb up and view the vista from the whale’s head or tail.
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Snow, Rain, Hobos and More Americana in New Mexico and Arizona: Highlights

Snow, Rain, Hobos and More Americana in New Mexico and Arizona: Highlights

Though I am now living in our new apartment in San Francisco, there are still a couple more photos and stories from Route 66. As I left Texas and entered New Mexico and then Arizona, I found myself wondering, “is this the desert?” All my life I pictured the desert …
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A History Lesson From a Hobo in Two Guns, Arizona

A History Lesson From a Hobo in Two Guns, Arizona

Imagine my surprise when I hear a voice saying, “Hello. How are you doing?” Well, after pretty much jumping out of my skin in shock, I took a look at my greeter: an old hobo complete with the tattered jacket, hole-filled gloves, socks coming out of the shoes and a smell to match.
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Jokes, Americana and Burritos at Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In

Jokes, Americana and Burritos at Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In

Since 1953, a member of the Delgadillo family has been serving up fountain drinks, burgers, burritos, malts and a steady supply of comedy at Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In in Seligman, AZ: a Route 66 classic. The fun began as soon as I got out of my car, parked in a …
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Snow, Rain and More Americana on Route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona – This and That

Snow, Rain and More Americana on Route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona – This and That

New Mexico When I was in Santa Fe, New Mexico, it actually snowed. But not like back home with big flakes. These were small round balls: almost like hail, but not hail. On Sunday, the south is closed. I think I’m the only person who drives through the desert and …
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Snow, Rain and More Americana on Route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona – Photos

Snow, Rain and More Americana on Route 66 in New Mexico and Arizona – Photos

Travel photography and stories from Arizona and New Mexico during my trip across Route 66.
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Giant Whales and Cadillacs on Route 66 in Oklahoma and Texas

Giant Whales and Cadillacs on Route 66 in Oklahoma and Texas

The road trip continues. Leaving the desolate stretch of Route 66 in Kansas behind, I paid a visit to the World’s Largest Totem pole before spent a night in a classic Route 66 motel in Oklahoma. From there my journey west continued as I watched the scenery morph from mountains …
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