End of days

the final run into LA

down into the valley, on the freeway for a bit

So California

I liked it

fab bridge, side trip to get under it, right in the city

got it all

and more

on the Boulevard

Finally, at the pier, trip meter showing 3250 miles or so

The bus summed it up

proof

even more proof

day at the beach anyone

the end of a perfect day

Bagdad Cafe, highlight and foodie report

Because our commander wanted an early start we didn't get breakfast, I am glad we waited

This iconic spot starred in a movie, of the same name

graphic on the front door

the menu board

the movie poster, one of several in the cafe

the cafe characters, an amazing dynamic goes on between these guys

the cook

we had breakfast, eggs, polish sausage, bacon, coffee, all good

still in the desert

More volcanic activity

we measured some of the trains at 1 to 2 miles in length

dry lake bed

The Amboy volcanic crater and Roy's Cafe

The crater, the lava flow is visible over a long distance

easy to find

The baby grand

click to read

and again

The record player

Across the Desert

sharing the road, not much traffic on the Majove Desert road

Symbolic

if all else fails, follow the poles

keep following

trains across America

genuine pavement

to the horizon, going west

The Final Day, leaving Needles CA

An original Harvey House, a grand building, was supposed to be renovated in late 2008, we all know what happened. Hope it gets finished some day

Early start from Needles

sun on the mountains

Bryan D: Done, day 15

Over 3000 miles clocked, made it to Santa Monica.

Where we went the last day, Needles to Santa Monica.