Sagittarius Viking
Mindful exploring, through the eyes of a viking daughter.
Route 66
When my daughter was very little we drove down Route 66, all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles. That’s when I first got a taste of Arizona.
I have not driven then whole stretch of Route 66 after that one time, but the Arizona part I’ve driven a few times.
I love the old murals, the people, the landscape, history, culture, and charming restaurants along the road. Along with the intense beauty of the nature in general, in Arizona, I started to do more research, and seriously think about eventually settling down here.
I narrowed down the area I wanted to live in, based on land prices, water, gardening seasons, low crime rates, year round temperatures (I like some snow in the winter,) local culture/people, and appealing nature. I took the photos in this post in the beginning of June, when I took my daughter to see the property I choose, along with enjoying the historical Route 66. I hope you enjoyed the taste of Route 66! Have you driven this road yourself? If so, I’d love to hear about how you experienced it! The weekend is almost here! I sure hope you’re having a great week so far 🙂
Love,
Ms Zen
Seligman and Kingman are among my favourite high desert towns. West Side Lilo’s is a favourite pit stop, going too and from Carson City. I knew Mr. Delgadillo, when he came to Flagstaff and ran his Snow Cap Two. I have driven the Mother Road from Kingman to its eastern junction with I-40, east of Seligman and the segments in Williams, Flagstaff, Winslow and Gallup. Coming up, a night’s stay at Mother Road Hostel, in Albuquerque, on June 17.
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You got great taste! I really really like West Side Lilo’s. We had dinner there a couple weeks ago. I believe I have a t-shirt with their logo on.
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Never traveled much of the Southwest, but sure enjoy learning about it. The climate and landscape intrigues me.
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It intrigues me as well. I love learning more 😊
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Love the character of the places, never been there watched Billy connelly (comedian actor) tour Route 66, on TV that was fun. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures & settling.
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It is very unique. Thank you for your kind words.
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I’m thinking this is something I need to do…drive all or most of Route 66. Soon.
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Yes! It’s an experience!
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How long did it take you Travel from Chicago to L.A?
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About 3 weeks. We didn’t rush, we pulled an RV, and stopped where we wanted to spend more time.
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That shows the contrast between the US and the UK in terms of size. I was referring to that in ‘Motorway’ in In Brigantia.
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I thought so 😊
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Love route 66. I haven’t been on all but have visited some… Beautiful photos!! ❤️😀
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Thank you 🙏 I’m glad you got to see some of it. The parts closest to us are the most interesting anyways 😉
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