We "hit" route 66After a very early start due to the time change, we sorted our bags, and left Kingman at 07:30, heading off on the famous "Route 66".
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Ran into a spot of bother with the hire car!
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...but it could have been worse...
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We could have chosen this car instead....
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This was Elaine's hire car of choice
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... and this was Peter's
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We both liked this...
... but it didn't have enough luggage room :(
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Still, there were plenty to choose from
We'll let you know what we decided:)
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Historic route 66
Anyway, the route took us through Seligman and Williams, both full of "Route 66" memorabilia. This was a great shop, that had packaging from the 50's and 60's inside, and is run by our new best friends, Frank & Lynne. Apparently, they will send us an email update (on what we have no idea?)
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Not all the shops were as nice...
.... you had to shop around.
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On the plus side, the people were friendlyand before you ask... No, ZZ Top were not playing locally.
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Elmo's sweet ride
There were loads of bikers along the route, all riding Harleys. There was even a contingent from Japan. After asking a Hell's Angel if Elmo could borrow his bike, we moved on towards Sedona.
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The red rocks of Slide Park, Sedona
After leaving the old route 66 we drove on to Sedona, an area in Arizona famed for its eroded red rock formations.
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The crystal clear Sedona river-0-
Elmo enjoying the view
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Elaine enjoying the sunshine-0-
... and some 'Good Old Boys' enjoying too much Bud
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The road to the Grand Canyon
After leaving Sedona we travelled north to the Grand Canyon along some more pretty empty, long straight roads.
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Fred
On the way we passed Bedrock!
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No more Gnu's for today ... it's just an Elk
Finally arrived at the Canyon, and saw some Elk by the road. Just in time for sunset.
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Driven today = 280 miles
Running total = 386 miles
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