We had to make the final pilgrimage to the “actual” end of Route 66 – although we weren’t able to traverse the entire California section, we were visiting old friends in LA and knew that our trip would not be complete unless we saw the actual sign (or signs) at the “end of the road”. How many travelers have braved the dusty miles to finally see the glorious Pacific Ocean? We wanted to be a part of that group! So [...]

This is the oil painting I did entitled “Sunset at The Wigwam Motel” We started our Route 66 journey 10 days before in Holbrook, Arizona at the Wigwam Motel – and ended it at the Wigwam Motel in San Bernadino, California. Earlier that day we went to the true end of #66 by walking to the end of the Santa Monica Pier! Fabulous! Then we had planned to drive the length of Route 66 from Los Angeles to San Bernadino [...]