... a mile a minute ...
... but there is no ...
... future in it.
WHAT? Turn around, let's read that again.
On a stretch of Route 66 we found a revival of the billboard campain by Burma-Shave, and we learned that their weird roadside verses boosted sales and entertained countless motorists over decades.
Another one:
He tried to cross
As fast train neared
Death didn't draft him,
He volunteered
As fast train neared
Death didn't draft him,
He volunteered
Burma-Shave
This one I like:
Car in ditch
Driver in tree
Moon was full
And so was he
Burma-Shave
Driver in tree
Moon was full
And so was he
Burma-Shave
Do it yourself:
Near Seligman we found
a revival of sort
little roadside verses
for sales to support
Burma-Shave
Burma-Shave
Now, enough with the commercials, and back to the program. Route 66 is fighting hard for survival. Seligman is one of the towns which try to keep the spirit of the Motherroad alive. We had planned on getting lunch here, but after we checked the menu of the local dive called Road-Kill we weren't hungry anymore...
On a previous stretch we drove through Holbrook to see that the Wigwam Motel is still alive and kicking. On my first journey on Route 66 I had booked a night in one of the concrete First Nations habitats. It was cheap, and old, and cold, and loud with freight trains going by all night, such great memories.
Everybody should travel the Route 66 at least once in their life, and keep the legend alive!
Because otherwise there won't be much left of it as seen here at the Twin Arrows Trading Post.
We had a reasonable short trip ahead of us today, and relaxed in Sedona, a lovely little city in the heart of Red Rock Country.
Little discoveries during window shopping:
What a great area, we love it here. Thanks to the lovely couple we met in the spa at the hotel in Moab who recommended the place.
And we had wonderful Mediterranean style DIY food tonight, crowned by wine from Arizona.
I tell you, life is so good!
What a great vacation you're having Sonja and what a treat for the rest of us with such great photos - thank you!
ReplyDeleteOnly trouble is that you're stirring up my wanderlust again!
Sonja
ReplyDeletewhen I saw those large arrows, thought you were near Mancos and the Mesa Verde Park! But, the map and night's destination shows you heading away from Colorado. : (
dom
Redleg's Rides
Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner
Geoff, quid pro quo. Actually, while writing up my travel diary I am re-fueling my own wanderlust (actually its more like a fever...).
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love route 66. The Burma-Shave signs are a hoot. The twin arrows look like some lawn jarts (showing my age). What a fun vacation.
ReplyDelete@Charlie6: Dom, I thought of you when crossing the Colorado border... didn't you notice?
ReplyDelete@Rhonda: Lawn Jarts? Weren't they banned long ago? (Showing my age, too). Thanks for visiting!
SonjaM:
ReplyDeletegreat trip and great photos. Wished we were there with you
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
SonjaM:
ReplyDeleteI am blocked out of your comments. this is a test . . . (still trying to reply)
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
@bobskoot: You are here with me... no blocking, or warning of explicit content. All is clear.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful part of the US. Route 66 should be on everyone's bucket list - it's on mine.
ReplyDeleteSonja:
ReplyDeletethere is so much to see on Route 66, and all the old buildings. Would be nice to have your bike down there. We didn't go to Sedona but headed farther north up to Mesa Verde
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Thanks for taking us along on your travels Sonja.
ReplyDeleteI've never travelled Route 66 but just might have to add it to the bucket list before it is no more.
That mediterranean style dinner looks like the perfect ending to the day.
I'd love to visit that horr house and have some cookie.........
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of the pictures along Route 66. It seems that I was always in too much of a hurry to travel that way but it's now on the list.
ReplyDelete@bobskoot If you are trying to post comments from the iPhone and you are viewing the mobile version of the site, it doesn't work. You need to switch to the web version. There is usually a link at the bottom of the page.
Looks wonderful, especially as what appears to be the complete absence of hoards of tourists!
ReplyDeleteI love those Burma Shave signs. Seligman is a blast. I imagine you were pleases to keep staying in a concrete tent as fond memories. Perhaps like most of us, comfort levels are more important these days rather than novelty? I like your last words on this post.
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