The "Before" Photos

Here I am, in a place on our route.
The business does not exist any more, but who knows, maybe we will happen on it. The park (where outdoor pictures of me were taken) is still there, in the location I remembered.

 

Old buildings in San Jon

Just east of Tucumcari.
Gas station and motor court.

25 Reasons to Love Route 66 (in New Mexico)

Great article with great resources. Mentions several spots on our "tour!"

Click on link:

 25 Reasons

Great Video on Tucumcari!

Pretty interesting even though I don't go for videos too much!

There is a Part 1 and a Part 2.

Click on each link:

Tucumcari Part 1
Tucumcari Part 2

Playing with music!

A Sight to See (Literally)

While staying at that lovely, famous motel in Tucumcari, NM (more on that later), we should definitely check out another landmark:

This is another historic place still open for business. It appears to be located on the main drag:

The Ultimate in Ridiculous

I have been collecting photos of various "monuments" to Route 66.
Through the years I have seen a lot of clothing for sale at museums (but don't currently own any).
And whereas it might be appropriate for ME to have, say, a Route 66 jacket, there is no way I can endorse the item pictured below.