We left the Ramada Inn Barstow @ 7:00am and traveled Route 66 from Daggett to Newberry Springs where we opted to get on I-40 to Ludlow because the road was in a state of major disrepair. From Ludlow we rode the old road to Essex stopping at Amboy the home of Roy's Cafe and Motel an icon on the old Route 66 days. We spoke with the caretaker and he said that construction is in it's early stages to restore the restaurant and motel to it's former glory. On to Needles, temperatures were ranging 110 - 118 degrees and Needles seemed to be the hottest. We stopped at the Red Dog Saloon (typical biker bar) for a beer and then to the Hungry Bear for lunch (good). After lunch we headed up the River Road to Laughlin a mini Las Vegas type gambling town (not impressed). Stopped at the America Legion Post 60 for couple of beers and checked in to the Colorado Belle/ Edgewater Hotel and Casino for the night.
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