We took a little trip up to Las Vegas to visit Walter and Nancy, neighbours from home. Our first stop was Oatman, an old mining town along Route 66. We were there in 2015 during our first snowbird trip.
Years ago, when the mines shut down, the donkeys that were used to haul the ore out of the mines were turned loose in the desert. To this day their descendants still live in the desert however they are now a tourist attraction as they make their way into town each day to get their ears scratched and fed an assortment of treats.
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| Lori has a thing for silly donkey pictures. This ones for her |
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| Lunch at the Oatman Hotel. The waitress wanted to get in on the action. |
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| Yes that's $1 bills plastered on the walls |
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| The donkeys' nose kept following the guys hand. |
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| Vintage Oatman Hotel sign |
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| Parking is at a premium |
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| Lineup at the treat shop. |
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| A super view just off of Route 66 with a graveyard at the point. |
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| No passing lanes on Route 66 but some pullouts to take in the views. |
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