July 10, 2012 Route 66 ride

Not many bikers here on a Tuesday morning, but on Saturdays, this place is packed

Katie has a new friend

Dream, Lover

Hanging out at the Soda Fountaiin

There was bug killer on the table to protect you from some of these locals

Marilyn keeping an eye on the tables

Since she's not hadicapped, she had to sneak in.

Already over a hundred degrees, but we're having so much fun, it's pleasant,  Jim says it's too hot to wear shorts!

In that little barn is two Burro's.  They weren't interested in coming out to get their picture taken, and it was too hot to walk over there any closer.

Just a month ago this old station was put on the list of Historical buildings.  Opened in 1923, saw the "glory days" on route 66.  A garage, workshop and gas station for many years, with a home for the owner over the shop.  The Hualapai Tribe is going to remodel it, re-open the gas station, and use the shop area for Artisans to work and display the items them make.

The whole building used to be covered with vines, but a few years ago they were stripped off to preserve the rock walls.  The old station is in Peach Springs, on the Reservation.

We're at Grand Canyon Caverns now.

The restaurant and gift shop at the caverns is like a museum.

Jim getting a close look at this old Metropolitan.  At least that's what I think he's doing.

The Betty Boop Cafe

Lots of good milkshakes have been poured across this counter.

The Caverns are located between Peach Springs and Seligman.  It's a 45 minute walking tour.  Around $20 each.  We'll do it another day when we have more time.

There are several "Road Kill Cafes" around the country, but this is one of the most famous.

Jim is wearing a Cool Tie, so before leaving he decided to pour Katie's Iced Tea on his pants so he can stand the heat better :-)

Outside the Roadkill.  Lilo's West is across the street, much better food, but...you have to eat in the Roadkill at least once...

Old town Seligman

Ladies of the Day. (and night)

Katie shares the Edsel's bumper with Elvis and Peggy Sue.

Next door to the Rusty Nut.

Probably over a dozen gift shops here in a short couple of blocks. All the same, but different

The ones with A/C were our favorites

Many old cars in all kinds of condition

We saw several rare Edsels today.This one is the same color as some family friends had when I was growing up in the 50's.  I remember it well.

This guy has been working on this pickup for a  long time

Headed for California

Betty sure likes those Ape Hangers

This barbershop is where the HISTORICAL Route 66 was born.  The Barber, Mister Delgadillo, met with some interested people from Ash Fork and Kingman, and drew up the plans to make this part of the old Mother Road a Historical Highway.  It was a success.  His family still owns this gift shop, and he's still alive

Other side of the Barbershop

More than one place sells Buffalo Burgers. They are lean and healthy. Not as good as tasty fat beef.

Majority of all motorcycle tour groups are from Europe  Lots of the tour buses are full of Asian or European. 

Parade Car

Nice murals on some of the rooms

Nice art work

More paintings

Used to be a drive in.  Now, you have to walk inside to order, but the tables are still outside

Lots of flags

Here to serve you

Colorful cars

This is where Romney will throw his big celebration in November

Bikes, cars, and stuff

Nice old Triumph Chopper

Poll dancing Hondas

Another one I've owned :-)  BSA, but his is about a 1970 model, mine was a late 50's model

We haven't seen it all, but it's hot, looks like a thunder shower, and we're tired of walking.

Thermometer on the Burgman.  As we go from 5300 feet down to 3300 feet, the temperature rises.  It was 105 in the shade on our patio when we got home.  Another good day.