santa fe

A short journey

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July 29th 2011
Rode a mile or two this morning into downtown Gallup. The town has a very mexican feel with lots of craft shops and museums. Took some pics at El Rancho Hotel, built for the stars of the cowboy films. They all stayed here; John Wayne, Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, as this is where most of the old westerns were shot. Headed east on 66 until around 10 miles from Grants. Stopped to take a pictu ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more