Here are a few hightlights of today's trip.
First stop...Barstow and the Harvey House. This magnificent structure was opened in 1911 and served as a hotel and restaurant. Called "Casa Del Desierto" it now serves as an Amtrak station, railroad museum and Route 66 museum.
A detour from I-40 was taken to view the sights of the old Route 66. Turn off was Ludlow. Not only was Ludlow the southern terminus of the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad, but the home of this plaque that describes the use of nuclear devices to build the interstate.
Amboy is a small town that time has forgotten.
Kingman, Arizona is the hometown of late actor Andy Devine and this Santa Fe 4-8-4 steam locomotive.
Many trips have taken my family and me through northern Arizona. I have seen the turn off for Wupatki numerous times. This trip finally demanded a stop to see this magnificent Anasazi site.
This proves I was there.
This proves I was there.
Tomorrow, Monument Valley.