Day 9 - Amarillo, Texas to Tucumcari, New Mexico


To be honest today was a day of disappointments!

We made our way down 6th Avenue in Amarillo that had been promoted as a celebration of all things Route 66 but, sadly, found it distinctly underwhelming.

West on Interstate 40 to Adrian which is the mid-point of Route 66 and is famous for its Ugly Pie ...... that was out-of-stock! We had lunch there anyway and took the obligatory pictures:

We then travelled over the state line out of Texas and into New Mexico and in the process moved to 7 hours (rather than 6 hours) behind the UK.

Our next stop was to be the famous Russell's Truck Stop and car museum:

Unfortunately, we were a week late as the contents, including all the car exhibits, have either already been sold or are about to be auctioned off as the family have decided to sell up!

A relatively short driving day today, only 120 miles, before we got to our overnight accommodation at the Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico. It has changed hands since we were last here 4 years ago but the new owner has taken care to maintain the business very much as before - a real joy to stay.


After the last couple of days rain there is now a biting northerly wind with temperatures 40F below where they were just 3 days ago and an overnight frost forecast for Tucumcari.

Dinner at Del's Diner:

Sadly, Kix on 66 was largely destroyed by fire since our last visit:

But conversely, the Blue Swallow is looking as good as ever:

Carson Coffee Company for breakfast:

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