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Ben's 2017 Route 66 Adventure

Day 22
Tuesday, May 23

Kingman AZ

The road to Oatman

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YouTube video of my drive up Oatman Hwy to and through Oatman
I recommend going to Full Screen View when you get into Oatman.  30:03

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Oatman AZ
Primarily known for the wild burros that come in from the desert during
the day and roam the main street, begging for whatever they can get.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oatman,_Arizona

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Onward to Needles CA

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Needles CA
State #15 for this trip

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I tried this...

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...which ended here, so it was back into Needles.

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And another detour!

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Can I say it was warm?

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Twentynine Palms CA

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This was the highest temp observed on this trip

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Barstow CA

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Dinner & beer

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And the award for the most illegible business sign ever goes to...
 Let me help: "Pit Stop Bar & Grille"

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Had a great time talking with Jeff Mason!

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End of Day 22

323 miles for the day

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That's 5218.8 from Chicago start

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