Route 66 is sometimes referred to as The Mother Road because of the new terms and names she gave birth to along the way. Things like “drive-in, highway, rest stop, motel, and fast food”. She really was a trail-blazer for a new post-world war generation yearning for room to grow and to put the hellish memories of war behind them. As a baby boomer myself, it was good to see some “leftovers” of the things that shaped our generation.
Speaking of Tucumcari, here’s Tucumcari Mountain, a landmark western-headed travelers used to guide them west for many years.
My journey along the Mother Road to be continued soon……
Travels with Abby 
Love the pictures!
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Glad you are having fun. I’m guessing you’re about 1/2 way through your adventure.
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More actually. We’re in Joplin MO. Probably be home Mon or Tues.
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Looks like the “good old days”. Be safe out there.
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Hey Paul,
Did you travel thru Tulsa on the Mother Road?
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Oh crap…I really blew it didn’t I Rog. I went through Tulsa Wednesday.
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I bet that Tom Gordon busted me, right?
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