Route 66: Las Vegas to LA Ioana, 16 octombrie 202318 august 2025 We first stopped to get some fuel from a small place called Jean – where they had 96 bowsers and most of them were being used when we pulled in! We then drove about 30 miles to Goodsprings to have breakfast at the Pioneer Hotel – apparently the oldest tavern… Continue Reading
Las Vegas Ioana, 15 octombrie 202318 august 2024 We spent a whole day in Vegas. We started with a very American (in size and taste) breakfast at Peppermill diner where we “admired” their red neon-lit gas-fire cocktail lounge. Next we went to Shelby’s where an old guide called Austin, a huge admirer of Shelby, showed us around their… Continue Reading
Mandurah winter of 2023 Ioana, 11 octombrie 202318 august 2024 Mandurah is not far from Perth, has many arty things going on, and always provides nice memories for short holidays. The Giants have definitely been a highlight since they were unveiled in November 2022. Sometimes they unfortunately atracted bad people who set them on fire or coloured them with graffiti,… Continue Reading
Route 66: Kingman to Las Vegas Ioana, 11 octombrie 202318 august 2025 We started the day with breakfast at Mr. D’z, another famous American diner. Next stop was Bad Gass, a motorcycle repair and collectibles shop where they had, among other things, Elvis’ golf cart that he used to get around Graceland. First stop outside Kingman was Cool Springs Station, a restored… Continue Reading
Route 66: Williams to Kingman Ioana, 8 octombrie 202318 august 2025 Before leaving Williams we went to the train station in Williams where tourists can depart to the Grand Canyon and can also watch a cowboy and gun show with a midget shooting guns (blind rounds). After leaving Williams the landscape changed pretty quickly and we dropped 1500 feet to the… Continue Reading