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Traveling Route 66 to Oatman, a deserted mining town where the donkeys roam the street. They were left there when the mines closed.
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Any UFO sightings? This is where the UFO enthusists have their annual meetings - a deserted place on Route 66.
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Virginia is feeding a donkey while her baby is also getting some nourishment.
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Those donkeys sure do love those carrots. Virgina thinks the donkeys like her but they are really after the carrots she has in her bag.
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One of the locals stopped to have his picture taken with Virginia.
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Here we see Virgina with the sheriff. She won't have to worry with him beside her.
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One of the restaurants that we frequent - note all the money on the walls. People write their name, city and state or country on a dollar bill and staple it to the wall, beam, ceiling od any other place.
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a shootout - robbers have just robbed the bank and are trying to flee
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Virginia is not too happy. This donkey couldn't wait for his carrots; he grabbed the bag. They are all over the ground!
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Look at this donkey!!!
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This donkey is following Virginia into a store
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What to visit Oatman? Just follow Route 66 to Jackass Junction and take a left.
We left Oatman and went to Laughlin to a show, Dance of Desire. It was to modern day River Dance and did they ever dance. Did a little gambling, too. Does anyone have any money they can loan us?
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