Touring old Route 66, The Disappearing Memories of the Past

After a day of rest and re-packing the van, I headed back East to find Route 66. On my last trip in 2004 out West, I kept seeing all these old abandoned gas stations, restaurants and rest-stops along highway 15 heading into LA. I couldn't stop then and made a note to investigate them on the next trip. After some research I discovered that where Hwy 15 and Hwy 40 merge in Southern California there would probably be the nighest density of these old relics. Boy, was I right.

Well, I was a kid in a candy store and made a huge loop back and forth across the freeways investigating locations until it got dark. Then, reality set in and I realized I might have to drive 100 miles out of my way just to get a motel. I took a chance and headed to Ludlow. My prayers were answered and there was the Ludlow Motel sign beckoning me in the dark. The only motel out there within a 75 mile radius. It was classic 60's decor. But hey, it was a bed and the shower worked. An interesting point was that because the water is stored in tanks raised off the ground, you had hot and hotter water in your room. The temp for the day was in the low 100's. So, no cold water for you!