100 Things: no. 2

5.15.2011

#2: Road Trip Across the USA: In February 2008 (when I was officially done with school) I went on my first big road trip- upstate New York to California. It was 15 days of amazing sights and such an incredible learning experience traveling down Route 66.

Here are a bunch of my favorite snapshots from the trip.


So many shots out the car window.. 2,700 miles is a lot of miles! I saw some of the most beautiful scenery out the car window though.


St. Louis was great. The Gateway Arch is so impressive in person and the views from the top are incredible. It was pretty terrifying traveling to the top though. The "elevator" looks more like a slightly larger washing machine.. not ok! You can also feel the arch swaying ever-so-slightly in the wind.

Of course, a trip to the Anheuser Busch Brewery was a must. I had the best glass of beer I've ever had there.. Sun Dog. I haven't been able to find it again.. I guess we don't have it in New York.


Texas sunsets were the brightest and most colorful from what I remember. I only got to see the panhandle area of Texas on this trip. I definitely want to see more of that state eventually.


New Mexico was my favorite state. Maybe it was the sign I saw on the way in .. "New Mexico, Land of Enchantment," and I believed it. It looked like a painting. New Mexico even has it's own "state question!" Red or Green? They're referring to salsa chile peppers! (thanks Kel!).. mmm the food. Oh my gosh.


I only got to hike in the Grand Canyon for one day. I would have loved to hike down into the canyon, but time and ice made that a little difficult. It was early March at this point and I thought snow and ice would be long gone, but not really. Next time I'll have to bring crampons for my shoes.


It was so interesting to see more of California. There was so much desert between Las Vegas and Long Beach. At the end of the desert area there was a giant McDonald's billboard that read "This is not a mirage." I enjoyed that, oh yes I did.

36 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! This is so very awesome!! I love every single picture!! I would love to have a cross country road trip sometime. One day. :)

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  2. hahaha! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE road trips! They are one of my all time favorite things. :) I've roadtripped from Fl to Ut and Ut to AK. Super fun! New Mexico is kind of on my list with Arizona. I want to go to the Carls Bad Caverns SO BADLY! Great pics, as always!

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  3. breathtaking photos! they are seriously wonderful :)

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  4. road trip lover here: yes, me!! :) these photos make me crave one really bad. you're a trooper though, going from NYC to CA on a first long road trip sounds like the ideal adventure.

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  5. Oh my gosh these are so gorgeous! I want to do a road trip just like this someday. The Grand Canyon is at the top of my list of sights to see. So beautiful.

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  6. Incredible photos! And what amazing memories you must have created on this journey.

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  7. Awesome! I love to travel and can't wait to show the world to my children :)
    xoxo

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  8. That's an incredible road trip!!!

    One of my dreams is driving the whole 66route (I´ve done just a part) with a Harley Davdison, but since I don't have license for big motos , I'll be happy with a convertible car :D

    I have enjoied so much looking at your pictures from the different states you visited!! It seems like you have lots of good memories from there :)

    Have a nice day!!

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  9. i love these pictures! green! :)

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  10. ah my husband and i so want to do this one day! love all the pictures :)

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  11. btw! I was reading your 100 things list. If you ever go backpacking to Europe, let me know and we'll go hiking in Catalunya, where I'm from :)

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  12. I've always wanted to drive across Canada and the US. I'd LOVE to see Newfoundland but now that gas costs a bazillion dollars I dont see that happening very soon :( Nuts!

    Shy

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  13. Wow those photos are amazing! I LOVE the first one, the pale, soft colours.. beautiful!

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  14. Beautiful :)

    I really like the looks of New Mexico! And yes...those deserts are EXPANDING. Scary. Lots of geographical/enviro stuff going on that causes desertification. Lol this isn't classs so I'm moving on hahaha

    I particularly like that lighthouse photo, the mention of salsa (brother just bought peach salsa....sounds soo good), and the McDonalds that isn't a mirage (yet! ooo) hahaha :)

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  15. Road trips ROCK!!
    Awww man - I just ADORE your photos! Thanks for sharing them!
    Gorgeous.. I can't wait to travel to the US one day
    x

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  16. Thanks for sharing your road trip with us! I would be scared to go up to the top of the gateway arch too! Are there windows that I see at the top? Also, the mountains look huge, but gorgeous!

    http://bronsonbloopers.blogspot.com/

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  17. hi dear,
    aboute the R66 I've been just in the spot where it begins, in Chicago (awesome city! I have pics on the blog if you wanna check) and then, in 2008 we did the last part in a road trip across CA, NV, AZ and we also took the 66 until LA. I have to upload that trip on my blog someday :)
    Cheers

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  18. That is soo amazing! I would love to travel across the country. Central Texas is soooo beautiful you have to see it! We used to go every year for spring break, my grandparent's winter house is down there.

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  19. Oh I am seriously considering to do the opposite: California to NY - can you give me some tips??

    Love all the photos!

    Hugs & kisses from Rio!
    http://acasadava.blogspot.com

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  20. just to let you know, red or green is the Chile pepper, not the salsa!! That looks insanely fun!!

    Kelly <3

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  21. Gorgeous photos! I used to be a big road-tripper. I agree that New Mexico is absolutely amazing.

    Just stumbled upon your blog and adore it! The photography is just beautiful.

    xo,
    melissa
    bubby & bean

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  22. Love the pics! I would absolutely LOVE to go on a trans-American road trip...how lovely.

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  23. Amazing pictures!

    In 2008 I graduated from high school and I went on a roadtrip through East of Canada.
    I really miss it!

    http://sweetharvestmoon.blogspot.com

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  24. Love these photos, brought me back to our road trip through the Wild West. The Grand Canyon is one of mt most favorite places on Earth! We hiked the Bright Angel Trail 2 years ago and it was amazing!

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  25. I love that picture of the church - so warm and peaceful. I didn't know you could ride to the top of the arch. It sounds dreadful haha! In Canada we have the CN Tower and feeling it sway while you're at the top is not a great feeling. I know it's good engineering and you're safer if it does flex with the wind a bit, but it still creeps me out.

    Visiting from FTLOB :)

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  26. Okay I am a tiny bit jealous of your awesome road trip pictures ;) I have heard St. Louis is a super fun town to visit. What a lucky girl!

    -Lindsay
    Delighted Momma

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  27. Your photos are gorgeous! NY to California! Eep. Both of my favorite states. Or rather, the states that I dream of visiting. :) Thanks for sharing! x

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  28. I LOVE this blog! I also love looking at beautiful scenery (especially in the western half of the US) so I am loving your pictures!

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  29. hulloo! found you on ftlob and im officially obsessed! as i love travel and photography {even though i'm barely starting to try to get creative with it!!} you're blog is an amazing find!!

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  30. I found you at the ftlob blog and love your road trip pics. Of course I love the one of the school bus in the distance, since I drive one of those things!!!! I am a new follower.

    Have a great weekend.

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  31. these photos are so lovely! :)

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  32. I commented her before but I guess it was lost in the Blogger glitch... just wanted to say that I love your photos, especially the first one is so beautiful with the pale colours!

    xo Lisa

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  33. Hmm I seem to be having blog deja vu...I swore I commented on this post! D:

    anyhow, I still <3 <3 that lighthouse photo! :)

    New Mexico looks pretty epic!! AND salssaaaaa = awesomesauce

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  34. oh my goodness those pictures are breathtaking!!! and i Loved the one of the lighthouse!! thanks for posting those lovely pics :)

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  35. Ahh, this is awesome. These pictures are amazzzzzzing! I want to take a cross country roadtrip SO bad! I might need to make it happen some day. It seems like such an awesome experience!!

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