June 5, 2010
Indian Trading Posts and shops are in abundance in the southwest. Joan stopped in at the Reservation Store right next to Indian City west of Gallup, New Mexico and spent a while looking at the crafts and jewelry. She's become somewhat knowledgeable about the quality of the products and the craftspeople who made them.
A stop in Williams, Arizona along Historic Route 66 for gas, information and a restroom revealed a booming tourist town.
One man walked around with his pet wolf and willingly showed off a scrapbook to curious tourists. Bob and Zach kept their distance but the wolf seemed content to lay under the shade on the cool gravel.
Cafe 66 was typical of the businesses along the "Mother Road" with prominent signs and eye-catching attractions such as the car on the roof.
A mannequin outside of a gift shop attracted visitors and some sat beside it to have their pictures taken.
While most of the buildings were decorated to catch the eye, this hotel had an especially eye-catching element.
There's more information about Williams at: http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66williams.htm
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