Jose:
Okay, so this might seem a bit ambitious, to try and send a blog out everyday, but we just had to share our Grand Canyon experience (plus we don't have cable). The Grand Canyon did not disappoint. If any of you have been there you know pictures don't do it justice. (Do the Grand Canyon before you die!)
We've traveled about 800 miles so far and are in Tuscon tonight. We're staying at the Congress Hotel reminiscent of the 30s and 40s classic hotels (they still use the old operator cables to answer and transfer calls-see pict of Blair our concierge below). We had our first taste of Mexico at a restaurant Guëro Canelo, recommended to us by Jon and Sarah aka Merch. Good food! All you can eat radishes and cukes! We'll be crossing the border tomorrow at Nogales about 65 miles south of Tuscon.
Naomi:
To recap: yesterday we woke up in Santa Barbara, today it was in Williams, Arizona, on historic Route 66. We got scones (whole wheat with blueberry) and coffee at the Red Garter Bed & Bakery (a beautiful old building that was designed and used as a bordello in its heyday). Our day was full of extremely friendly and helpful people who made sure that we had wonderful experiences at the Grand Canyon and all along our journey. A shout out to our mechanic George at Santa Monica Brake, who helped us figure out a weird noise that only happened in 100 plus degrees. If you ever need a mechanic in LA, he's your man. We also had the good fortune to call our friends (Merch and Jon) in Pennsylvania tonight. Jon's brother Matt and family, who used to live in Tucson, just happened to be visiting. They guided us to a fabulous dinner and this rocking hotel (tonight there is a fundraiser for a congresswoman that involves a lecture on motorcycle art with a special guest speaker from the Guggenheim!!). Plus, apparently breakfast here is amazing. Also, they recommended we stop by a San Xavier de Bac on our way out of town.
Naomi over looking the GC.
Jose overlooking the GC!
Congress Hotel in Tuscon Arizona
Blair and the old style phone system.
4 comments:
MICHAEL AUSHENKER SEZ:
What's with all of the dicking around? I though you'd be in Mexico by now!
Thankfully, when you wrote about the olden days phone, you didn't run a picture of my Nokia and embarrass me!
There's something phony about this trip! I'm not convinced you've even left town! That Grand Canyon is obviously another one of your murals on the northwest wall of your apartment. I'm gonna drive over to Playa and make sure you've vacated the apartment and are NOT sitting around painting the Grand Canyon and the Congress Hotel with house paint!!!! Ta-ta!
Michael
PS - Save me a scone from the Garter (yeah, right!).
that's one big hole - booooooring!
safe travels cupcakes!
There are no taggers in the Grand Canyon......UNTIL NOW (jose). Have a safe trip to the both of you. Cant wait to video chat when your in Meh-Hee-Ko.
By the way, I have family in Mexico City...I know thats far from where you will be at, but they are "connected". I mean in a legit way, not drug runners. My Mom's cousin is married to an author who is very popular out there. I'll send you his info.
Love ya's! -Jim Lujan
I'd say something clever, except for the fact that I'm emerging from one wicked siesta. You guys look great @ the grand canyon. Best of luck on the rest of your grand adventure. So glad you're documenting it like this.
Candace says hello,
Ryan :)
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