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Route 66 Day 26: Roses in the Desert

We were excited for today as we planned to drive the part of Route 66 that traverses the Mojave Desert. Art travelled through this area as a teenager, but didn’t recall much of it, and it was novel for me! As we started our day’s travels from Needles, California, we passed this bouquet of palm…

March 21, 2023

Boarding Group 2 Travel Blog, Route 66

Route 66 Day 27: Eureka!

With our driving through the desert complete, we headed off to make our way further into California. There was a palpable difference in many ways to our travels today. We had lots of company. The small towns we passed through were more populated, and suddenly there were many more cars on the road with seemingly…

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March 21, 2023

Boarding Group 2 Travel Blog, Route 66

Route 66 Day 28: It Was A Journey, Not A Destination

We began our travels today after a great sleep in the wig wam. It was quiet and peaceful, even being in the heart of the city. Today we set a course for Santa Monica-where Route 66 ends. As we drive on towards the end of the route, we have been reflecting on the beginning when…

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March 21, 2023

Boarding Group 2 Travel Blog, Route 66

Beyond Route 66: Pier Things

Yesterday we finished our travels on Route 66. After a very restful sleep and delicious breakfast at our B&B, we headed out to visit the Santa Monica Pier and our old neighborhood in Palos Verdes. While the pier was in the same place we remembered it to be, little else was along the drive. When…

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March 21, 2023

Boarding Group 2 Travel Blog, Route 66

Caps Practice!

We are a hockey family….Art and our son both played ice hockey, and we are loyal Washington Capitals fans. We certainly enjoy games, however those do not really lend themselves to taking photos, so the next best thing? Caps Practice! Yesterday and today we spent a couple of hours watching and taking photos at the…

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March 10, 2023

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