( continues...) forest area. Wouldn't have imagined a forest in the middle of the desert! It was fabulous. It was a 1920's section of the 66. Then it hooked up with the 1950's section, which weaved through downtown Flagstaff. Lots of motels. I was tempted to stay at a few, but they all listed weekly rates, and was a bit fearful of a car full of stuff with weekly hotel renters. Dunno why, just a feeling. Anyhow, I pushed on, wanting to get as far as I could, so tomorrow will be as short of a drive as can be. I got about 10 more minutes before the sun was just too blinding. Not helping the headache I had. As luck would have it, found a Motel 6. The room has a new interior design. Kinda Euro/Ikea/designer. No dresser. But kinda cute. Fine for one or two folks for a night, but would hate it for a family vacation. Only food choices were: McDonalds (too much salt for a headache), Subway (gads, too much subway this week), or a Harley Davidson Bar & Grill. Eh. Why not. Place was all but empty. But they have a unique food service. They provide the meat and grill, you cook it yourself. Ugg. Crap. I'm tired, don't feel like cooking. But I did. I made a nice chicken breast. Asked for a metal bowl, so I could keep it covered, and cook it evenly, slowly. Made a half decent bbq chicken. Not had considering it wasn't marinated.
With any luck, I'll be in Pasadena tomorrow evening.
I love your recap and am so glad you're making the most of your drive, BC!
Even with a week for the journey, there is too much to see and do for this long of a drive. My AAA 66 map broke up the whole 66 into 5 or 6 "road trips". I'm hitting 3.5 of them. I think each would make a nice week trip. I'd love to get a traveling companion and do each leg of it! Maybe a mini-Winnebago.
Oh, something I didn't mention. Today I ran into a SECOND group of German tourists riding on Harleys in a pack. I'm guessing there is a very thriving tour industry of renting Harley Davidson's to tour America. And from what I've learned, the 66 is quintessential American, that many Europeans want to do. Can't blame them. Seems like a sweet idea.
Reading your travelogue is great, omnis.
I'm surprised that restaurant isn't violating a health code somehow with having the customers cook their own meat.
I'm surprised that restaurant isn't violating a health code somehow with having the customers cook their own meat.
Ya right? I have no clue. Seemed real strange. Thankfully I know how to cook, so it was ok. But would not recomend. The "salad bar" was sucky, and that comes from me, who is not a salad lover. and they had a slow cooker with beans, that were bland. Guess they never heard of brown sugar. The corn on the cob was ok.
I've been at several restaurants where you cook your own food. There was an amazing supper club in San Diego. Fantastic steaks and very nice bar. Mmmm.
Yeah, lots of Korean and Mongolian places specialize in letting peeps cook their own meat.
Yup, you passed me today omnis, I`m south of Holbrook. Meteor crater is great, isn`t it? I ignored it for years, then a friend visiting wanted to see it and I`m so glad I went.
I don`t know quite how to say this, but the skinwalker thing is real, although significantly more serious than the way you`re understanding it just now. Although, they were unlikely to be a threat to you just passing through. But the area he told you not to stop in is my stomping ground. Heh. Glad you`re having a good trip.
Yikes! OK. Now I'm curious. But not so much that I want to encounter.
Sad I missed a f2f opportunity. Dang it. Sorry about that.
Liese, did Hillerman's books get it right? 'cause that's where I got all of my info about stuff like that!
