Sombrero Restaurant

The last remaining sombrero restaurant on old Route 66, according to Dr. Ned O'Malia. The caricature of a Mexican over the door is saying, "Mauricio the Taco Kid," and "Welcome, Bienvenidos." La Cita is in Tucumcari (and has a pretty great neon sign too, a sort of sombrero itself).

Route 66 Pilgrim

An Route 66 acolyte poses in front of one of the many murals painted in Tucumcari by Doug and Sharon Quarles.

Apache Plume

Easily the best shot I've ever gotten of Apache Plume. You can see a flower bud in the upper left; the plumes themselves show up after the blossoms drop off.

Busted on Route 66

The remnants of an old car and gas pump at Bob Audette's place, east of Edgewood.

Garden Patio

A patio at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden in Albuquerque, covered and supported by dried cactus branches.

Wrong Way

Wrong way sign near the old railroad station in Tucumcari.

Tepee Curios

A late afternoon view of the Tepee Curio shop on Route 66 in Tucumcari (the neon view is here).