Oct 18, 20201 minMidpoint CafeJust 22 miles from the Texas border, you'll reach the midpoint of Route 66 in Adrian. It's 1139 miles to LA and 1139 miles to Chicago....
Oct 17, 20201 minGoodbye New Mexico, Hello Texas!From the Russell's Travel Center, it was 4 minutes to the Texas border. Goodbye New Mexico. Hello Texas! We got off at Exit 0 and...
Oct 16, 20201 minRussell's Travel CenterFrom Tucumcari, we followed the south Frontage Road to San Jon then crossed I-40 and turned right on the north Frontage Road. At Exit...
Oct 15, 20201 minWatson's BBQWe stopped at Watson's BBQ, located in the Tucumcari Ranch Supply. It's just north of Route 66 at 502 S. Lake. Note the buzzards hanging...
Oct 14, 20201 minTucumcariTucumcari is a town of around 5,000 people and it has many reminders of Route 66. As you enter Tucumcari, you'll find the Convention...
Oct 13, 20201 minEn Route to TucumcariAfter leaving Santa Rosa, follow I-40 to Cuervo. You'll find a stone chapel on the right. The sign on the hill tells you you're in...
Oct 12, 20201 minRoute 66 Auto MuseumThe Route 66 Auto Museum is located east of Santa Rosa. It's dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Route 66-era automobiles....
Oct 11, 20201 minSanta Rosa CampgroundWe spent the night at the Santa Rosa Campground. It's located at 2136 Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The Campground has pull through...
Oct 10, 20201 minAlbuquerque to Santa RosaLeaving Albuquerque, take Hwy 333 to Carnuel. Just before Tijeras, "America the Beautiful" plays as you drive on the road at 45 mph. You...
Oct 9, 20201 minAlbuquerque, Part 2After lunch at Cocina Azul, we continued our tour of Albuquerque. One of 12 Madonna of the Trail statue is located at Marble & 4th in...
Oct 8, 20201 minCocina AzulCocina Azul specializes in New Mexican cuisine. They have 3 locations in Albuquerque and one was located just 5 minutes from Old Town....
Oct 7, 20201 minOld Town AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque's historic Old Town was founded in 1706. The Spanish plaza has a gazebo and Mountain Howitzers, small cannons used in...
Oct 6, 20201 minAlbuquerqueEntering Albuquerque from the west, you'll find several old motels on Central Ave. The Westward Ho is marked by a neon green saguaro. A...
Oct 5, 20201 minPetroglyph National MonumentThe Petroglyph National Monument is located in Albuquerque. It's the largest petroglyph site in North America with petroglyphs from...
Sep 21, 20201 minAbout My BlogFor as long as I can remember, food has played a huge role in my life. I plan my dinner as I eat my lunch. I'm fortunate to live in the...