Thursday, June 9, 2011

GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66

We just took a wonderful trip to Santa Monica, Los Angeles; starting in Kingman Az. Les had wanted to complete the last leg of his "Route 66" road trip. Over a period of many years , starting in Chicago, he had traveled the whole "Route 66 - Mother Road", as they call it. So I met him in Las Vegas and we traveled the last leg of the journey. We had such a blast! Listening to all his XM stations along the way. Songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's. We ended and stayed in Santa Monica. Les found the most beautiful Hotel, just a few blocks from the pier, and one block over on 3rd street, from the Promenade. It truely was just divine. Such a beautiful spot. We loved it.
This restaurant has become a favorite. It is called "The Farm".Everything they serve is fresh and wonderful, but we also always try to leave with their famous "Farmeo" cookies. They are to die for! We had to buy a few to send back to Az and Utah. They have a wonderful menu and bakery.


The restaurant is located in Beverly Hills, right on North Beverly Hills Avenue. Not far from the Los Angeles Temple.



So we went to the temple on Saturday morning and then had breakfast at The Farm. They serve an amazing breakfast. Both of these places being very close to where we were staying. Just so fun!


We loved being in the Los Angeles Temple, so beautiful. There was just a fine mist drizzle when we came out. My hair immediately just frizzes up.




This is the Promenade shopping over on Santa Monica Blvd. In the evening it just comes alive. These 3 little brothers were a great imitation of the "Jackson Five". There was tons of entertainment all up and down this area. We were totally entertained. On Saturday they have a Farmer's Market. So fun!




There isn't any motorized traffic. Just pedestrian. So it's a great place just to walk around.

We did a lot of walking!







SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA


Les looked all over for this sign. Somehow he knew it existed. So we asked, and it had been moved. Evidently it had been run into a few times. So they moved it, still by the pier, but now in a little more secluded spot. We did find it.







This is right in front of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant on the Pier.



Les sitting in Forrest Gump's shoes - next to the famous box of chocolates!



The end of the "Mother Road"!











This is where the Route 66 Ends!


SAN BERNARDINO
Les was talking to a friend, who knew we were taking this little trip, and he told us to be sure and get a shot of the famous sign at this famous landmark. So John this picture is for you! Evidently, most people know about this sign. I had never heard about it, until I heard them talking on the phone about it. It is a famous sign!




There was a California High School that had reserved the whole place. They graduated in 1970, and were having their class reunion here. It was hilarious!




They had some famous rock star in their graduating class and they were setting up their stuff to do a concert for the reunion.









LUDLOW, CALIFORNIA








All along this part of the Route 66 road, their were miles and miles of messages made out of rock. It almost made me want to gather some rocks and add our names to the collection!





NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA



That is the fun thing about taking one of these little jaunts, you see all the historic signs and paraphernalia. You discover, everywhere you are on the trail, their are hundreds of others taking the same journey. Motorcycles, old cars. you see it all.




3 comments:

Nichole Barney said...

How fun! I am so glad Dad was able to finish one of his bucket list items! Looks like you had a fun trip!

Lauri said...

Les was telling us about this trip on the way to the reunion it sounded like you had alot of fun. Isn't it fun to be together and doing fun things, I am really enjoying the time with Kerry especially since we are apart so much, we have to take advantage of the time we do have together. I know you understand that all to well. You've been busy blogging, I need to get started again.

Monica said...

What a fun trip! My Aunt and Unlce just did it, it was their dream also. I love how well you documented it! You are such a fun couple. let me know anytime you want me to help you with your collages for your blog!