It's hard to capture the scenery, but you can kind of see that the ground is red now. It's definitely a different landscape, starting to get a lot more dry and desert like. It's kind of interesting driving this far and really feeling the distance and seeing these types of changes take place gradually.
This is a round barn, built in 1889 and restored recently. We stopped and checked it out - it was huge inside.
This is a former bank building with an awesome gold dome roof. There are a lot of Art Deco kinds of buildings here and there - it's amazing that no one is using this building now.
We stopped in at the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, OK. They had a giant 66 sign out front.
The museum itself was actually kind of lame though. It really wasn't very informative - it was set up a like a miniature town and you could walk around and look in these different store windows. But there was no information about what was inside and, frankly, we can see this same kind of thing in most towns along Rt. 66 in real life! So many towns have old storefronts that closed, but you can still see how the town was laid out back in its heyday.
Long day of driving again - we finally landed at the Western Motel in Sayre, OK. We knew Sunday night was going to mean lots of closed businesses, but we didn't realize how extensive it would be. We were starving, so we ended up eating at Sonic - our first fast food restaurant, but at least not a chain that we see in Minneapolis. It was not good.
We went over to the Rt. 66 Bar - a complete dive - a played some pool. It seemed OK at first, but the locals started getting trashed and arguing loudly in the back. One of the guys offered us a beer and we turned it down - his jaw dropping open was so great, I don't think he's ever seen anyone turn down a beer before. We exited quickly after that. On to Texas tomorrow!
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Hey Kids -
Here is some info for your roll through Pecos:
1. Don't expect too much but if stop at Frankies (if open) for some food. They have damn good food and their best being the green chili chicken enchilada caserole..mmmmmm
2. Also, if you cruise up toward Cowles on a little side trip, there is some nice scenery however, I reccomend heading into Santa Fe and spending the night there
SANTA FE: get a map! The streets are so convoluted and they change names and it gets confusing!
Lodging: BOOK ASAP because its wine and chili weekend there this weekend and shit will start filling up!!!
1. Garrets Desert Inn - on the cheaper end (for Santa Fe). I believe its on Old Santa Fe Trail
2. Inn of the Governers - more expensive but cool. If you don't stay there, you must got to Del Charro which is the bar in the hotel and have a couple of their margaritas. Be Advised that they will knock you on your ass
3. Inn at Lorreto - There is a spa there too. Very pricey but hell, its your honey moon.
FOOD:
1. MUSH have breakfast at GUADALUPES. Its on Old Santa Fe Trail
2. Lunch or Dinner at Gowgirls on Guadalup St. This place ROCKS and they have a good patio for afternoon or evening.
TO DO:
1. Take a drive up Canyon Road (or walk up). There are tons of cool galleries and stuff. At the end of Canyon Road is El Farrol which is an awesome place for evening drinks and appetizers with a nice patio
2. Go to the Plaza and poke around. Two really cool Galleries are Patina Gallery and my personal favorite, Sequoia Gallery, both are off the plaza but just a few blocks. You can ask any of the gallery owners and they can tell you how to to get there
Ok, call me if you get lost or have questions.
Motor is doing well....he is begging for food as I type this.
Much love,
B & A
hey guys: looooove the pic of the round barn! and the gold dome roof of that building. your first fast food restaurant?? that's amazing!
keep on truckin'
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