Category Archives: The Americas We’re leaving Phoenix tomorrow. Been here over two weeks looking for a shuttle bus to convert into an RV. We’ve spent so many hours in so many libraries doing so much research. We’ve looked at so many Craigslist ads, sent out so many inquiry messages, looked at so many busses. Still, nothing.  I don’t know why it is, but whenever I think of U.S. National Parks, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t the Grand Canyon, the rock arches throughout Utah, or the arctic wildlife of Alaska. It’s Yogi Bear. It’s obvious that I need a proper education in America’s National Parks, isn’t it? At Petrified Forest N.P. and Saguaro N.P., I finally got it.  This is Part II of our post on Route 66, taking you through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read on to find out why we don’t make it to the end of the road, our concluding thoughts on our road trip, and tips for those planning their own kicks down Route 66.  Nat King Cole sang, “If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way, take the highway that’s best; get your kicks on Route 66.” Well, our plan was to head west, so, even though Route 66 had never been on either of our bucket lists, Bruno and I decided to listen to Nat King Cole. We would, like so many before us, get our kicks on Route 66!  We started November in France, but after three flights and almost 5,000km, we’ve ended up in Arizona, USA! November was thus a month of road trips (Route 66!), lessons in American-style camping, and a few visits to my first American national parks. And now, it’s time to buckle down and find a new camper van. |
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