Trip to Sarasota, Florida

Saturday, July 27

It’s true we never really finished blogging from our recent European trip.  We left off somewhere in the middle of our week in  Paris.  By that time we were just too tired to keep up with it.  For the past four months we’ve been living in Las Vegas but recently our thoughts have once again turned to our next adventures.  For the present we’re not sure whether we’re going to settle down somewhere in the United States or continue traveling.  There are still large parts of Europe that we haven’t seen and there are also whole continents, like South America, that are virgin territory for us.

Where do so many people go to retire in the United States?  Florida!  Well, we don’t have a lot of experience with Florida so we’ve decided to take a road trip.  Our plan is to drive across country and make stops along way.  We figured that if we could survive Florida in August then it might be a candidate for us to settle down in once we decide what’s next for us.

Early this morning we left Las Vegas and drove to Winslow, AZ.  15 Years ago we were flying from Las Vegas to Santa Fe and saw a huge depression from the window of our airplane.  When we landed we did a little research and found out it was a meteor crater.  Today afforded us a chance to see it up close.

(It’s a Law We Can Live With)

The crater was made by a 150 foot long asteroid that was primarily composed of iron.  When it hit, about 50,000 years ago, the blast would have been felt for over 50 miles.  Today it is a tourist attraction with a museum, an informational movie and a tour that extends around the rim of the crater (entry into the crater is not permitted).  It’s an impressive site and, in spite of the $18.00entrance fee, is definitely worth stopping in if you’re in the area (don’t bother with the 4D movie – it costs $5.00 and is really geared towards children).

(The Crater is a Mile in Diameter)

Afterwards we headed into the town of Winslow.  The town was made famous by the song, “Take It Easy”, by the Eagles.  As per the song there is a “standing on the corner” corner – complete with a statue and a sign commemorating the song.  It’s a popular place for selfies.  Since it’s located on old Route 66 all of the shops nearby sell Eagles and Route 66 memorabilia.

(Standing on the Corner Corner)

We had a late lunch / early dinner at a restaurant across the street called, “RelicRoad Brewing Company”.  The food was tasty but not particularly well prepared.  The fish in the fish tacos was overcooked and the tortillas were soggy.  The burger came with fries that were also overcooked.  Still, it was an enjoyable experience.  Total cost: $29.95.

(Burger with Overcooked Fries)