CANMT Trip: Midpoint Cafe, Glenrio, Santa Rosa, NM

 When we arrived in Adrian, TX, we thought we'd have dinner at the Midpoint Cafe. We drove up, and it was closed. Darn! There were any hours, it's just open whenever. We took pictures because this is the midpoint of Route 66 and started to drive away. Then I noticed a man trying to get our attention. We stopped and it was the owner. He invited us in to look around. He was a blast to talk to. He told Melodie that Flo's Cafe in Cars was just like this cafe. He talked to her a lot about Cars and Route 66. It was really cute.

Talking with Dennis

We looked around the gift shop, when Rocky asked about the Ugly Crust Pie. Dennis (the owner) offered a piece to us. The grill was closed, but there were still pieces of two pies left in the refrigerator. Rocky and Melodie were very enthusiastic.

This was one of our favorite stops along Route 66 and hopefully we'll go back someday. Dennis is a new owner and has some amazing plans for Midpoint.

 We drove through Glenrio next. I really wanted to see it. It's located in both Texas and New Mexico. It's a Route 66 ghost town. In Cars, there's a closed motel in Radiator Springs named Glenrio Motel. It was a little sad to see all the old, run down buildings.

 And then we finally arrived in Santa Rosa, where we were staying for the night. But first we ate dinner at Silver Moon. It was the first place we saw and we were starving!

Melodie had a quesadilla with a side of nachos. She was thrilled that there was a side of nachos. I had Enchiladas de Santa Fe (blue corn tortillas sounded interesting and there was a green chili sauce...have to have green chili in New Mexico). Rocky had a hamburger. Before bed we drove by some of the sights.

Railroad Bridge (in the Grapes of Wrath movie)

(was a Texaco service station in 1937)

(St. Rose of Lima Church built in 1865)

On the way back to our room, we saw Mater.

He was in front of a car museum that we quickly decided to visit the next morning since it opened early (nice change since most places we've been to didn't open until 10). And then, after a very long day, it was time for bed.

(Cassie gave Mel this doll)