Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco

Hi Folks,

I know, the photo is not the best of them all but my fingers were frozen like Fish Sticks and I could not operate the campera properly. I’ve got two things to tell you folks about San Francisco: Do not call it Frisco or Summer (especially in November). It’s about time to find some place warm – Australia, be prepared, here I come!

-Gart

Venice Beach - Los Angeles

Venice Beach – Los Angeles

Hi Folks,

Pacific Ocean, the beach, the people, L.A…. Wish you were here! Venice Beach is the only place where I have felt that I’m not being stared at. The place is packed with quite unique people and a small gnome does not stick out from the crowd. By the way, Santa Monica Pier and the end of U.S. Route 66 is right next to Venice Beach.

-Gart

Las Vegas

Las Vegas – Nevada

Hi Folks,

I thought it would be a good idea to double anything I have. Well… It went all right at first. Mom, if you see this, please send me some money for all in.. I mean food of course! Las Vegas baby, I will miss you but the highway is hot and the world cannot wait!

-Gart

Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam – Arizona

Hi Folks,

I do not know whether you have heard of Mr. Hoover. Apparently he was keen on building stuff and cleaning. One of the best inventions in the world is named after him. I guess he was a little bit up-tight: “Keep off Wall”. A bit rude I would say. The word “please” would have done it for me. Hoover Dam, yeah dude!

-Gart

Grand Canyon - North Rim

Grand Canyon North Rim – Arizona

Hi Folks,

This is amazing. I mean, the artcrafts in MoMA have no comparison to this view. Do you hike? No, well maybe you should! Go before it’s too late. Be sure to take enough water with you. And look out for rattlesnakes, scorpions and especially the squirrels which are possibly more dangerous than the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Bringing your own grenades is not necessary though. Grand Canyon is just great place to visit.

-Gart

Salt Lake Temple - Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Temple – Salt Lake City

Hi Folks,

I visited one of the strangest cities, Salt Lake City. The main city attraction is the Mormons’ head quarters called Salt Lake Temple. I have heard that there is a musical about Joseph Smith and Mormons on Broadway; I will definitely have to see it to learn more about these weird people. About the photo, you can see me on the edge of the pool (yes, the small white dot wearing a red beanie).

-Gart

Pinedale - Wyoming

Pinedale – Wyoming

Hi Folks,

I took this photo few miles south from Pinedale. The area is bautiful. Of course I would prefer a public transport but folks, around here you have to have your own horse. If you can’t ride, a car will do. Pinedale’s motto is: “All the Civilization You Need”. I believe that says it all.

-Gart

Graceland Memphis Home of Elvis Presley

Graceland – Memphis

Hi Folks,

Greetings from Memphis, Tennessee. I visited my pal Elvis Presley in Graceland. Hung out with the white pet monkey. We got along very well although the monkey was not the talkative type. Kicking back relaxing at my homies entertainment room – almost perfect, if only the king had not left the building yet.

-Gart

 

U.S. Route 66

U.S. Route 66 – Nilwood, Illinois

Hi Folks,

I got the feeling that the Agency had found out my location so I decided to seek protection from Iron Sleds Motorcycle Club in Nilwood. Nobody was home so I made the only rational thing and continued my journey to Graceland. I must say that although U.S. Route 66 is one of the Great American Road Trips, it’s not as great as it used to be. When I was driving my T-Ford from Chicago to Santa Monica, Califormia in November 1926, Route 66 (or Bloody 66 as I call it), I really got my kicks. Nowadays part of the original route is not accessible and modern cars lack character. Nonetheless, there are not many things that beats a drive along the former Main Street of America, the historical Mother Road.

-Gart