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Back in January I started planning a trip to the Texas Hill Country. I try and make at least one significant trip a year and the destination usually dictates on what and how I'm going to ride it.
This trip was to be two-up and over paved roads. To get from Sin City to the interesting riding, I was looking at a lot of freeway miles. Normally my BMW K1200LT would have been the ride but I got an text message from my wife one morning that went somewhat like this, "Honey, I just saw two couples on the 15 riding Goldwings. What do you think about a Goldwing?." Anyway, the rest is history, which brings me here.
We've done the trip and I'll post a few installments. Hope you find it interesting.
Before and After
The Plan
The Reality
Leaving Sin City
The first overnight on the trip was spent in Holbrook, Arizona. In it's short history this place that has gone through three reincarnations. First, the railroad arrived in 1881 and Holbrook replaced Horsehead Crossing as the 'hot spot' on the confluence of the Puerco and Little Colorado Rivers. Second, in 1926 an actually worthwhile bill was signed in Washington creating the American Highway System and Route 66. As Route 66 became the "Main Street of America," Holbrook became a potty stop for millions traveling West thereon. And, third, in 2006 the movie Cars from Disney/Pixar put Holbrook back on the map as it became a Mecca for every German tourist that ever wanted a rent a Harley in Chicago, dress up in pirate attire and ride route 66 to Kalifornia.
Cars poster in Joe & Aggies Cafe signed by John Lasseter
Two of the big POI's in the film were of coarse the wigwams and Joe & Aggies Cafe. If you have a good arm you can almost throw a rock from one to the other. More importantly if you want to sleep and eat in Holbrook, you really should experience both.
The Wigwams
Opened in 1950 and still owned by the same family.
Didn't make it to Kalifornia. Needed a new battery.
The battery shop next door was closed for the summer.
Joe & Aggies Cafe
If you are ever here, sign the guestbook
La comida es muy buena.
Oh, almost forgot! Your Federal tax dollars are also at work and full cellphone service is available just a few short miles from Holbrook at the Petrified Forest NP.
This trip was to be two-up and over paved roads. To get from Sin City to the interesting riding, I was looking at a lot of freeway miles. Normally my BMW K1200LT would have been the ride but I got an text message from my wife one morning that went somewhat like this, "Honey, I just saw two couples on the 15 riding Goldwings. What do you think about a Goldwing?." Anyway, the rest is history, which brings me here.
We've done the trip and I'll post a few installments. Hope you find it interesting.
Before and After

The Plan

The Reality
Leaving Sin City
The first overnight on the trip was spent in Holbrook, Arizona. In it's short history this place that has gone through three reincarnations. First, the railroad arrived in 1881 and Holbrook replaced Horsehead Crossing as the 'hot spot' on the confluence of the Puerco and Little Colorado Rivers. Second, in 1926 an actually worthwhile bill was signed in Washington creating the American Highway System and Route 66. As Route 66 became the "Main Street of America," Holbrook became a potty stop for millions traveling West thereon. And, third, in 2006 the movie Cars from Disney/Pixar put Holbrook back on the map as it became a Mecca for every German tourist that ever wanted a rent a Harley in Chicago, dress up in pirate attire and ride route 66 to Kalifornia.

Cars poster in Joe & Aggies Cafe signed by John Lasseter
Two of the big POI's in the film were of coarse the wigwams and Joe & Aggies Cafe. If you have a good arm you can almost throw a rock from one to the other. More importantly if you want to sleep and eat in Holbrook, you really should experience both.
The Wigwams

Opened in 1950 and still owned by the same family.

Didn't make it to Kalifornia. Needed a new battery.

The battery shop next door was closed for the summer.


Joe & Aggies Cafe


If you are ever here, sign the guestbook

La comida es muy buena.
Oh, almost forgot! Your Federal tax dollars are also at work and full cellphone service is available just a few short miles from Holbrook at the Petrified Forest NP.
