Thursday, March 17, 2011

On the road. Στον δρόμο.

At a refueling/coffee stop, as we were driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. This train was gpoing on for miles. It loked like it would never end.
Καθ'οδόν από το Λος Άντζελες προς το Λας Βέγκας. Αυτό το τραίνο εμοιαζε να μην θέλει να τελειώσει ποτέ. Ήταν χιλιόμετρα μακρύ.
Entering the Mojave desert. Wild beauty.
Μπαίνοντας στην έρημο Μοχάβε. Άγρια ομορφιά.
Another long train. Κι άλλο τραίνο μακρυνάρι.
Some cacti started showing up.
Άρχισαν να εμφανίζονται μερικοί κάκτοι.
..And the "Mad Greek". You can find them at all sorts of places.
..Και ο "τρελλός Έλληνας". Μπορεί να τους βρεί κανείς στα πιο απίθανα μέρη.
All above photographs except the first one, were taken from inside the car as we were driving along route 15 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. I loved the scenery, the clear blue skies and clear air of the desert.
Όλες οι φωτογραφίες, εκτός από την πρώτη, τραβήχτηκαν μέσα από το αυτοκίνητο, όπως πηγαίναμε κατά μληκος του δρόμου 15 από τος Αντζελες προς το Λας Βέγκας. Μ' άρεσε το σκηνικό της ερήμου, ο μπλέ ουρανός και ο καθαρός αέρας.
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13 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 17, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Marvelous captures, Costas! I love the desert and blue skies, too! What a wonderful trip you had -- the wealthy California neighborhood, the shallow, but amusing Las Vegas and the awesome beauty of the desert! A great look you've had at my country and I'm sure you'll appreciate yours even more! Thank you as always for your visits and kind comments! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. DawnMarch 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    There is something so surreal about driving through a desert with cacti and wide open blue sky. Bet it felt wonderful to see the "uncluttered sky and landscape" after leaving Las Vegas:)
    Did you stop for Greek food?:)

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  3. nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelierMarch 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    like this serie

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  4. OlaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    wild empty landscape...
    Did you stop at the Mad Greek?:)

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  5. BirdmanMarch 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I took that drive across the desert in '75... temps were 113! HOT!

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I echo Dawn's comment. I bet it felt free and unencumbered after the very populated and people-oriented Vegas. :) Beautiful and harsh country.

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  7. MontanagirlMarch 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    We have driven across Nevada to Reno a couple of times from SLC, Ut. Long, long, drive - not much to see but open space and desert - weren't even any trees or sagebrush on the hillsides.

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  8. Cobalt VioletMarch 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    The desert is pretty amazing. Have you seen it out there when it starts to get dark? It's so peaceful. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures. It's been a long time since I have been out there.

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  9. ΞΗΜΕΡΑΚΗΣ ΦΑΝΗΣMarch 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Κωστή να είσαι καλά που μας ταξιδεύεις με τις υπεροχες φωτογραφίες σου

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  10. Diane AZMarch 17, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    It is very relaxing to look at your Mojave Desert photos. I like the colors. I've never seen a "Mad Greek" in Tucson. :)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Όποια πέτρα κι' άν σηκώσης, κάποιον έλληνα θα βρής...
    Ωραία η έρημος, αλλά άλλο πράγμα η Ελλάδα, θεϊκό, μαγευτικό!
    Καλά λέει η Σύλβια, εκτιμάς την δική σου πατρίδα περισσότερο.
    χαιρετώ
    D

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  12. AllisonMarch 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    As yes.... I remember this road well. Thank you for taking me back there, Costas.

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  13. Pat TillettMarch 19, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    I'm sure you saw the "larges thermometer in the world" across the street from the "Mad Greek."

    We have been promised a high speed train across the desert from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for many years. I wonder if it will ever happen. I also love the desert...

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