Cogito Ergo Sum
| quote: Don't stand too close to the statue on the corner, it gets used as a urinal and vomitorium at night.
Last time I was there an Indian approached me asking for money. I refused and he got belligerent. I quit taking pictures. He followed me to the car where my wife was waiting and said he found it amazing that I could afford a camera but couldn't afford 10 dollars to give him. When we pulled up I noticed him sitting on a bench across the street with a female. As I opened the car door, I looked over and saw that she had her iPhone out filming us. He was trying to provoke something. Luckily I kept my cool even when he put his hand on the door after I got in the passenger seat. We then drove to city hall to file a complaint. Like trying to explain physics to a herd of cows. I do my best to stay out of Winslow. Honestly there aint much between Flagstaff and Albuquerque in terms of nice cities or towns. A couple decent hotels here and there. |
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| quote: Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
There is no reason to go to Gallup, none, nada, zip, zero. It really is just kind of a dirty, nasty, Rez town. If your wife wants to see New Mexico, go further. Acoma Pueblo is an interesting place off of I-40, it hasn't been modernized or overly turistified yet. There's also Albuquerque and Santa Fe if you want to go further. Either go further, or spend more time in Arizona.
La Posada in Winslow is a really cool hotel. Stated by the railroad as a means to bring tourists out west. It's been renovated and their restaurant is great. Not too much else to be said for Winslow other than it's a good basecamp to explore the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest from. Don't stand too close to the statue on the corner, it gets used as a urinal and vomitorium at night.
89A between Flagstaff and Sedona is a spectacular drive. Jerome is a funky little ghost town turned artist colony west of Sedona. The drive from Prescott to Jerome on Mingus Mountain is a spectacular driver, a very winding mountain road not for the faint of heart. I have a love/hate relationship with Sedona; love the natural beauty but the populace can get on your nerves lots of love, crystals and moonbeam shit.
Drive as much of Route 66 as you can instead of I-40. Scenic drive and it's cool to seem some of the old towns like Peach Springs and Seligman.
Oatman is another funky ghost town turned artist colony outside of Bullhead City. Fun trip just watch out for the burros that run wild.
Laughlin is the town across from Bullhead City with the casinos. Way back when in nursing school when I had clinical in Kingman I'd stay in Laughling. Signed up for all of the loyalty programs and miked it for as many free rooms, buffets or anything else I could get. Aquarius is probably the nicest. Edgewater is the oldest with a cool car collection/museum.
Glad to see you back! I’ve been missing your posts and contributions. I hope to see you posting around here a little more.
quote: Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
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| quote: Originally posted by thumperfbc:
Any thoughts on Petrified Forrest NP? What to do/see?
If I remember right from when I went, it's pretty much just the NP. Other than the gift shop there isn't much to see. That and a dozen other shops nearby that sell petrified wood as well.
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