Get A Life ~ Travel!

Ever been told “get a life” or been frozen with indecision? Well, we’re trying to break out of our inertia, and find a life through travel!

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‪It’s monsoon season in Tucson!‬ Look at that #cloud!

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‪It’s monsoon season in Tucson!‬.

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Oklahoma Route 66 Restroom Reviews — Rated out of 🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽

We visited 4 restroom spots while we were on the Mother Road in Oklahoma: Baymont Wyndham Hotel in Oklahoma City, the Arcadia Red Barn, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, and the Woodshed in Vinita.

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Baymont Wyndham Hotel in Oklahoma City, OK –in the hotel room: 🚽🚽🚽🚽

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After staying at the Travelodge in Holbrook, Arizona, we went to explore the Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert. We stopped by the visitor center and gift shop before heading on the Giant Logs Trail.

This picture is of the Mather Plaque, or the 2nd stop in the Giant Logs Trail, honoring Stephen T. Mather, the founder of the National Park Service. Mr. Freddy Traveler pictured here as well.

The Giant Logs Trail has 11 stops, explaining the history of the land layout and how petrified wood is made.

View from the Giant Logs Trail looking towards the visitor center and the gift shop.

Mr. Freddy Traveler catching his breath by the fence while on the Giant Logs Trail.

      Here is another panorama view from the Giant Logs Trail.

According to the informational brochure by the National Park Service, the Petrified Forest became a monument in 1906 and a national park in 1962. We spent about 4 hours driving around to different viewing points, absorbing the view, and taking pictures in this national park. The trail was relaxing to walk and the views were fantastic. We would have stayed for more time if the park didn’t have a closing time. We would definitely come back to take a second look and step inside the Painted Desert Inn Museum.

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We thought the Bark Ranger program was a cool and interesting program for dogs and their owners. @petrifiedforestnps #barkranger

Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert After staying at the Travelodge in Holbrook, Arizona, we went to explore the Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert…

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Texas Route 66 Restroom Reviews — Rated out of 🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽

We visited 4 restroom spots while we were on the Mother Road in Texas: Big Texan Motel and its restaurant Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Palace Coffee in Amarillo, and the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock.

Please feel free to add your comments and reviews of these and other restroom spots on Texas’ piece of Route 66 in the comments below.

Big Texan Motel in Amarillo, TX –in the hotel room: 🚽🚽🚽🚽

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New Mexico Route 66 Restroom Reviews — Rated out of 🚽🚽🚽🚽🚽

Welcome to New Mexico!! Here’s the welcome center right at the border between New Mexico and Arizona 😄

We visited 5 restroom spots while we were on the Mother Road in New Mexico: El Rancho restaurant in Gallup, Monterey Motel in Albuquerque, Standard Diner in Albuquerque, a Chevron gas station, and the Blue Hole in Santa Rosa.

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Train stations at the Grand Canyon and at Flagstaff! Perfect timing with the train rolling in at Flagstaff! Route 66 Root (route...lol) Beer was also delicious 😋

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The Hopi House at Grand Canyon! In addition to the interesting goods and native crafts inside, the architecture is great to experience and explore!

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On the Road - Day 3 - The Big Texan

On the Road – Day 3 – The Big Texan

For day 3, we decided to stay at the Big Texan Hotel. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We arrived in the early hours of the night so they even deducted $10 from our total. It was easy to find (can’t miss the big cow!)

We enjoyed this message posted on the inside of our room door. Thank you to the Big Texan for a good night’s stay!

We also ate at their restaurant, and the ribeye and…

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Visit to the Lincoln Home in Springfield, Illinois is well worth your time!! We saw at least 3 school groups here, but it still did not feel crowded. The National Park’s Annual Pass works here, too!

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On the Road - Day 2 Monterey Non-Smokers Hotel

On the Road – Day 2 Monterey Non-Smokers Hotel

So we decided to stay in Albuquerque, NM instead. We are going to stay in Monterey Motel. We are using Expedia to book our room. They offer a two queen room for $85.

When we arrived at 1am, we unfortunately had to wait about 45 minutes for our room to be ready; however, the staff was very apologetic, friendly, and accommodating. They offered us water and coke while we waited. To compensate, they…

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Counting murals in Cuba, MO! #route66 #route66roadtrip #murals #travel #ameliaearhart

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Arcadia Round Barn! The guide, Melvin, is super informative and friendly! The roof looks like a basket on the inside, and they have music and dances every second Saturday of each month. Neat visit!!

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The Blue Whale of Catoosa at night!! We just made it!! It’s really cool! You can walk right into its mouth!

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Ann’s chicken fry house in OK! Looks delicious. It’s crowded!!

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Enjoying the view at Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City before heading down historic Route 66 here. Accidentally on the wrong side of the lake! #lakeoverholser #route66 #route66roadtrip #oklahomacity

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Stopping for coffee at Palace Coffee @palacecoffee before checking out Route 66 in Amarillo, TX! #palacecoffee #route66 #travel #travelblogger #coffee