Re: Route 66

[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Brian S. Thompson writes:

>When Linda and I were at Triumphest a couple of weeks ago, we drove Route
>66 from Oatman AZ to Kingman (in a Toyota Corolla!).  Do the mountain
>switchbacks get any better than this?

I'm sure there are lots of switchbacks of equal stature but it takes a
desert to provide the view!

For instance route 29(?) in Arkansas.  It runs south from Excelsior Springs
and has many switchbacks but you don't get the view because of all the
trees.  Or the highwar that runs west out of silicon valley which winds up
past the redwoods and all.  Quite a climb but you can't see any vistas
except the occasional scenic outlook.

Don't get me wrong.  I love trees.  I wouldn't want to live some place that
has no trees.  But the desert sure is beautiful at times.   (Especially
when you are not dying of thirst.)

Dave (Planning my next Vacation) Massey