Monday, November 19, 2018

Driving to Los Angeles

We had to drive to Los Angeles last weekend to drop off a car. On the first day we drove the 800 miles (1,300 km) to Las Vegas; it takes almost exactly 12 hours. It's all on excellent highways with two lanes in each direction, so it's easy to do. Parts are beautiful - here's a photo taken on the highway in Colorado. (All photos are taken with my phone, with a little help from my wife.)
There's a spot in Utah where you climb over an ancient upthrust - the highway snakes between these rocks. It's in the middle of a 110-mile (177 km) stretch with no services or towns.
At the top there's a place where you can stop and admire the view.
I feel like everybody should do this drive at least once if they get the chance.
The road cuts through a corner of Arizona, and it's spectacular.
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13 comments:

  1. SuzaNovember 19, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    Fantastic landscape. It Looks like being ön the moon

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  2. Linda W.November 19, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    Beautiful! Scenes like these make the long drive worthwhile.

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  3. Fun60November 19, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    Looks a spectacular drive with little traffic to get in the way of the views.

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  4. AdamNovember 19, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    Amazing it's that many miles. It wouldn't seem like it would take that long, but I'm sure it does.

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  5. Penelope NotesNovember 19, 2018 at 5:22 PM

    Some of these look like moon shots. It must be awesome driving through twisting roads folded within such low mountainous terrain.

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  6. JoyfulNovember 19, 2018 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful scenery. I'm glad to see it as I've not yet been down that highway.

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  7. Lady FiNovember 19, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    What a scenic drive! What is all that smoke coming out of the ground in the first picture?

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  8. rupam sarmaNovember 20, 2018 at 3:29 AM

    Truly awesome

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  9. eileeninmdNovember 20, 2018 at 4:23 AM

    Hello, it does looks like a nice scenic drive. I keep thinking about the fires out there, I hope you are safe. Enjoy your day and week ahead.

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  10. Tanza Erlambang - Every Day IssuesNovember 20, 2018 at 2:59 PM

    waw….spectacular sceneries. thank you for sharing.
    have a great day

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  11. alfonsoNovember 20, 2018 at 3:23 PM

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    Those landscapes are spectacular.
    Your trip has been worth it.
    I wish I could enjoy those views.
    a greeting
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    LMA · & · CR

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  12. AngieNovember 21, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    Yes, this definitely looks like my kind of drive - 110 miles and no services!

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 25, 2018 at 8:24 PM

    I absolutely agree that everyone should do this roadtrip! Beautiful pictures, which literally illustrate our motto....it’s all about the journey.

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