PART 19: 2011 Western American Road Trip, Boulder CO, Denver CO, show at Cervantes, heading home

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The next morning we drove to Boulder Colorado to visit my stepbrother, a musician.

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He suggested Efrain’s for Mexican food.

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This was THE BEST FLAN I’ve EVER had.

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Setting up at Cervantes in Denver

Some of his ear candy:
http://soundcloud.com/anansi
http://www.cervantesmasterpiece.com/artists/detail/dj-anansi

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Backstage

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Me, my stepbrother, and the dancers.

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lol, we greeted some Russians sitting in a car outside

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An amazing night with great people, great music. HUGE thanks to my stepbrother TK for taking us in, feeding my dog, and treating me to a good time.

http://www.cervantesmasterpiece.com/artists/detail/dj-anansi

Here’s a video I took of another DJ:

Fast Tube by Casper

We headed home the next day. It’s always comforting to see this sign:
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You really can “find yourself” on the road if you look hard enough. Use your time in the car to think about where you’re going (in life) and make plans for where you intend to be. Interact with your surroundings, meet new people, and try new things.

After a month on the road, I came home from this trip feeling like a much different person.

As for my Cadillac Seville, what an incredible machine.

Divided into sections:

PART 1: Overview, Expenses, Map – 2011 Western American Road Trip – 6,500 Miles, 30 Days

PART 2: Joplin MO Tornado Damage, Terry’s Subaru STI in Oklahoma, Route 66, U Drop Inn, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo TX, Leaning Water Tower

PART 3: Wigwam Motel, Meteor Crater

PART 4: Nissan Sentra Spec V, 1951 Chevy truck, Thanksgiving dinner

PART 5: Arizona International Auto Show

PART 6: In N Out Burger, NICOClub Headquarters in Surprise AZ

PART 7: Driving 1931 Ford Model A, first-generation Honda Insight, and 1967 Datsun 411 wagon

PART 8: The Grand Canyon

PART 9: Barstow CA, Arvin CA, cruising SR-99 to Lemoore CA

PART 10: Aaron in Lemoore CA – Mexican food, Autozone, and Naval base

PART 11: In N Out Burger, Northern California, Gary’s house in Independence OR

PART 12: The Pacific coast in Newport OR, Lighthouse

PART 13: Grilling at Gary’s, shopping, Brandon’s house in Ellensburg WA and 2000 Sebring convertible

PART 14: Arrival in Spokane WA, drinking, karaoke

PART 15: Drinking, eating

PART 16: Bar hopping downtown

PART 17: Eating, drinking, farewell dinner

PART 18: Heading home through Montana, Newton visits the vet

PART 19: Boulder CO, Denver CO, show at Cervantes, heading home

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