Leaving the Salton Sea, I was off to Barstow. I seemed to be trying to find the longest route to Santa Barbara possible, while remaining in California. I have a word of caution here... Do NOT trust Google maps. I had printed out my itinerary prior to my trip, and had complete directions. Who needs GPS??? Just an expensive add-on to the purchase price of a car. Besides, I had my iPhone to fall back on.
I was halfway to Palmdale before I started questioning why I was heading east, rather than north. My car has proven to be very good at u-turns. I was getting a little irritated with it all, when I happened to stop at Baker's in Victorville/Adelanto (I used a slash, because, honestly, I have no idea where I was). I met the nicest couple there who gave me detailed directions. I couldn't get that with Siri! Renewed by kindness, I continued on and found myself on the old route 66. Trains went by, and I started looking for a Harvey House. Instead, I found Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch. Below is proof that I made it there, so that you don't have to.
I love that you took a picture of Route 66 painting in the street. Now what to do with it. hummm...
ReplyDeleteElmer does some serious recycling! That must have been cool to see. :-)
ReplyDeleteAdelanto is also home of Safeway sign company, a business that sells traffic signs. It's also the gateway, I mean get gas then get the heck out, to the eastern sierras
ReplyDeletePaul: I will be framing that picture and giving it as a Birthday present. Tell me, do you like walnut or cherrywood?
ReplyDeleteChristine: So far it seems like all I have seen is some serious recycling!
Peter: I wish I had known that about the sign company...