The sky was a crazy yellow the night that the skate park picture was taken.
Tag: Other People’s Flickr Pictures
Here and There: Vacation Recap
Despite the large amount of time spent on the internet, I’ve yet to write a post-vacation follow-up since returning. So, here is a brief, bulletpoint list of the highlights, with websites and Flickr pictures.
- If you’re driving the 10 west of San Antonio, make a point of hitting the Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe in Boerne. The drive off the highway and into the cute little town was rewarded with some great Piggies, their superior version of a Texas kolatche. Random find.
- El Paso – The House of Sugar. Gorgeous, meticulously maintained.
- Las Vegas – Visibly affected by the economic depression. It’s been taking a toll on both people and neighborhoods. Never did get a chance to take pictures inside Vegas Masonic Lodge #32, as I could have during a visit to their morning coffee club, open to the public. Also sad that time didn’t allow for visits to either the Neon Graveyard or the Erotic Heritage Museum (nsfw). Happy to visit Johnstons Stables. Wished that someone answered the phone while I was taking shots outside, had hoped to get inside the expansive and intriguing grounds. Very happy to go to Frankie’s Tiki Room. Leaving Vegas, had great subs (A “Bobbie” & “Slaw Be Jo”) at the Boulder City Capriotti’s.
- Tinkertown, NM! A great off-the-beaten-track attraction. 3$ bucks well spent!
- Visited Santa Fe, MN. Had inexpensive, good food at Harry’s Road House and a great night at the El Ray Inn. The historic motor lodge was the hotel highlight of the trip. Would stay there again and recommend it to road-weary travelers. All found in the AAA guidebook.
- Stayed in Holbrook, NM, a Route 66 town. Gave me a desire to do a trip along the Mother Road.
That was a lot of driving and I’m happy we are happily back in Houston (except for an upcoming short side-trip to Kentucky, 2,000 mile round trip). I’ll have to get myself reaquanited with all the things I wanted to do in town. See if the Odd Fellows Museum in the Heights and the Gulf Coast Electronics Museum are open yet.
Nice to be back in town.
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Men in Aprons… Powerful, Evil Aprons!
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Art Out and About
Morelli House: Only in Pictures
Sigh…
The lovely Morelli House, a saved-from-demolition Modernist beauty, was closed to the public. So, Flickr pix from Vegas photographer Roadsidepictures are my only consolation.
Wednesday Night Photo Post: BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, outside Houston
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Night Light
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Rice U.
Best Photographs from the Federal Government: Eat and Sleep in a Wig Wam
Just in time for summer roadtrip season, the Library of Congress posted this lovely picture of a still-standing roadside attraction on their Flickr page.
Cabins imitating the Indian teepee for tourists along highway south of Bardstown, Kentucky (LOC), originally uploaded by The Library of Congress.
From the Wigwam Village No. 2 motel’s website…
“… Wigwam Village Inn #2 was completed in 1937 in Cave City, and five more were built over time in Alabama, Florida, New Orleans, California, and Arizona. From the beginning, the Wigwam Villages were gathering places with an atmosphere of old-time neighborliness. The community area at the center of the circle of wigwams seemed to invite people to come and talk. Nowadays, our playground at the center of the teepees invites young folks to play and our new 16’x16′ “Misting Deck” is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day – regardless of your age!…
…Of the seven original Wigwam Villages, only three remain: #2 in Cave City, Kentucky, #6 in Holbrook, Arizona. and #7 in Riallto, California…”
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Wigwam Village No. 2, Cave City, Kentucky
601 North Dixie Hwy
Cave City, Kentucky 42127
Google Map
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Neon Poisoning 