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Sunday, October 16, 2011
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As we left the Grand Canyon we heard from many that it would be worth taking a two-mile detour off the interstate to visit the little town of Williams. It's main focus seems to be that it is along the famous historic Rt. 66, which travels from Chicago to LA. It's largely ignored today as a major route, and rather has been labeled a scenic "by way."
Williams is a bit touristy but in a "down home" kind of way. A talking bear greeted us as we passed by, Elvis was there, as well as a store full of coca cola memorabilia. And lots about Rt. 66 and therefore, cars.
It was a fun quick stop with a lot of weather. A storm blew in, left, the sun came out, then a fierce wind came up and the temperatures dropped. I never thought of Arizona as a state with weather worth talking about, but we certainly experienced a fair share during out days there.
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This is wonderful!! I was born and raised in a town on Rte 66!:-)
ReplyDeleteI guess you found Elvis!!! Looks like a wonderful place to visit!!! Have a beautiful week!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Podso
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to visit, it brought back some memories of life long ago.
Judith
This looks like so much fun...I have never traveled Rte 66 but would love to some day!
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about Route 66. Looks like a fun place to drive.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that all of us of a certain generation can sing about Route 66. What a fun place to visit!
ReplyDeleteNeat. I would have enjoyed being there.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the little town (on Route 66) in the Cars movie I watched many, many times with Little Man!! Interesting about the quick weather changes. These were great photos, Dotsie! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteA great mosaic, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week,
Markus
Looks like an interesting spot for a quick stop-over. Fancy Elvis being there ... so that's where he's been all this time!
ReplyDeleteThe years we took the science club kids to the Grand Canyon, we stayed at the hotel in Williams and rode the train to the GC. We also turned the kids loose in downtown Williams. What were we thinking??
ReplyDeleteIt is always so interesting to see other countries through the eyes of fellow photographers - isn't the internet fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI have just scrolled through your last few posts - and I am glad you went on the trip to the Grand Canyon.
Have a wonderful week - and thanks for stopping by my blog to say hi!
Hope you had a good time. Very interesting looking town!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great and interesting post! It looks like a fun town to visit. I thought Arizona was hot and dry and didn't have any 'weather' other than sunshine! lol Pamela
ReplyDeleteI have been to the Grand Canyon many ,many times but I have never been on Rte 66. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Dottie
Never been on Rt 66 but it sure looks fun and I love all the vintage things!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place to visit, I have heard about Route 66, but I have never been on it, I don't think. One day perhaps!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Looks like a cool place to visit. I like the bear on the sidewalk. Great photos, thanks for sharing your mosaics. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI saw the beginning of route 66 in Chicago in spring ... it is fun to see what you found along the way!
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