Tinker Art: The Saga Continues

Let's see, where did I leave off in the last episode of this roadtrip? Oh yeah, the Grand Canyon experience...it was surprising how many of us tourists were there on a weekday, over a week ago, so it's not like it was in conjunction with the 3-day weekend coming up. But I guess the tourist/vacation season has officially started.

Here's the Chinese tourist that asked to have her picture taken with the girls...

After numerous attempts at photographing the scenery there, we were back on the Grand Canyon highway...

You can click on any of the little pics to see them bigger

In case anyone's planning a trip, here are the current fees - they accept Visa - or you can hand this nice park ranger cash to enter(the pass is good for a week)...

Here are some more of the sights on the Grand Canyon Highway that we passed on the way back to the highway...

That made me feel like we were on the Cartoon Network, channel flipping from Yogi Bear in Jellystone Park...

to the Flintstones - yabba dabba doo!

complete with commercials...

though the happy cows weren't from California :-)

Even this neon Kachina sign, seemed like it might be a character from TV (or a video game)...

Then back to downtown Williams, Arizona, which retains a lot of vintage charm...

You were right, Judie - we were getting our kicks on Route 66 (at least part of the time) -

Though, having the girls along with us, we didn't get our kicks here, at this next establishment,

I just liked the old sign. :)

After touring downtown Williams, we were back on to the

I-40 highway, heading towards New Mexico. Where it appeared we were continuing to travel back in time -

at one point it even looked like we were being chased by prehistoric creatures - sorry they're so blurry, we didn't have time to slow down -besides, if we had - it might have caught up with us!

After escaping the dinosaurs, it got a little too dark to take photos, but did that stop us from trying?

Of course not.

By the next post, we should finally arrive at our destination - Albuquerque!

Comments

Very cool! Loved the route 66 stand. XXOO

Posted by: Tammy | May 25, 2007 at 09:48 AM

Wow! Looks awesome! Totally love that sunset!

Posted by: Kamsin | May 25, 2007 at 12:26 PM

Love the photo of the dinosaurs chasing you! :) And the vintage signs. Can't wait for the next installment. You're getting close to my old stomping grounds of Santa Fe. xo

Posted by: Paris Parfait | May 25, 2007 at 04:47 PM

I remember those dinosaurs! I got a pic of one too. Never figured out why they were there. Gosh, your pics are bringing back such memories! I am loving going on this trip with you!!

Posted by: ARTZYJUDIE | May 25, 2007 at 04:53 PM

Aloha Tink,
What kewl adventures you are having. I got your postcard today. Thankie mucho!!
Is that a dinosoar in the desert? lol
Peace n fun, Kai xxooxx

Posted by: kai | May 25, 2007 at 05:59 PM