day one of our south western road trip

Where to start! Our first day involved getting up at 4:30am to catch the shuttle at 5:15am to the airport. We went to bed early the night before, but, I was so excited I maybe got a half hour of sleep. It really caught up to me later on in the day, in Williams, AZ! 

We hit up the Hoover Dam on our drive to Williams, and laughed about our rental car - A Hyundai Veloster. From the outside it looked really speedy and sporty, but it was so. slow. and the acceleration was absolutely terrible. Not to mention the driver's side seat belt attachment broke when Elizabeth went to buckle in. 

We found our hotel and then walked around Williams, AZ. Historic Route 66 runs right through it so it was quite touristy. We ate at the Red Raven on main street since we saw it was rated #1 on trip adviser. We agree with all the raving reviews - the food was superb. 

Now, I had heard of Route 66 before but really had no idea of its significance. It's considered the main street of America and during the dust bowl of the 30's, many migrated west. It supported the economies of the communities that it passed through. The interstate system eventually replaced it and it was removed from the hwy system in '85. Just a little history lesson. :)

Here's a few photos of day one!

A cooling station at the Hoover Dam.

Looking down the Hoover Dam.

A selfie in front of the Memorial/Bypass Bridge. It is the second highest bridge in the US, following the Royal Gorge Bridge. 

Elizabeth, in Williams AZ.