Rattlesnake Museum! Route 66 in Old Town Albuquerque

0:05 Good morning everyone. We're back on

0:05 Good morning everyone. We're back on Route 66. As you can see, we are no

0:08 Route 66. As you can see, we are no

0:08 Route 66. As you can see, we are no longer on the open road. Today we're in

0:11 longer on the open road. Today we're in

0:11 longer on the open road. Today we're in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As you can see,

0:13 Albuquerque, New Mexico. As you can see,

0:13 Albuquerque, New Mexico. As you can see, there's quite the traffic jam on old

0:15 there's quite the traffic jam on old

0:15 there's quite the traffic jam on old Route 66, Central Avenue through

0:17 Route 66, Central Avenue through

0:17 Route 66, Central Avenue through Albuquerque. Traffic is part of the

0:19 Albuquerque. Traffic is part of the

0:19 Albuquerque. Traffic is part of the reason that the interstates had to

0:21 reason that the interstates had to

0:21 reason that the interstates had to replace old highways like 66. Last night

0:23 replace old highways like 66. Last night

0:23 replace old highways like 66. Last night I drove into Albuquerque and I drove all

0:26 I drove into Albuquerque and I drove all

0:26 I drove into Albuquerque and I drove all the way across the city on Central

0:28 the way across the city on Central

0:28 the way across the city on Central Avenue, the most famous portion of Route

0:30 Avenue, the most famous portion of Route

0:30 Avenue, the most famous portion of Route 66 through town. It was long. There was

0:33 66 through town. It was long. There was

0:33 66 through town. It was long. There was tons of neon, but there was also tons of

0:36 tons of neon, but there was also tons of

0:36 tons of neon, but there was also tons of construction and tons of traffic. So,

0:38 construction and tons of traffic. So,

0:38 construction and tons of traffic. So, instead of messing with Central Avenue

0:40 instead of messing with Central Avenue

0:40 instead of messing with Central Avenue today, I thought we'd walk a stones

0:42 today, I thought we'd walk a stones

0:42 today, I thought we'd walk a stones throw away from Route 66 towards an area

0:44 throw away from Route 66 towards an area

0:44 throw away from Route 66 towards an area all those early Route 66 travelers would

0:47 all those early Route 66 travelers would

0:47 all those early Route 66 travelers would have visited. This is Oldtown

0:49 have visited. This is Oldtown

0:49 have visited. This is Oldtown Albuquerque. I have never been down here

0:51 Albuquerque. I have never been down here

0:51 Albuquerque. I have never been down here before, so I'm pretty excited. Up till

0:53 before, so I'm pretty excited. Up till

0:53 before, so I'm pretty excited. Up till now, I've really only seen all the

0:54 now, I've really only seen all the

0:54 now, I've really only seen all the rundown sort of Breaking Bad parts of

0:57 rundown sort of Breaking Bad parts of

0:57 rundown sort of Breaking Bad parts of Albuquerque. And in all the years that

0:58 Albuquerque. And in all the years that

0:58 Albuquerque. And in all the years that I've been coming to and through this

1:00 I've been coming to and through this

1:00 I've been coming to and through this town, I've never had a chance to see

1:02 town, I've never had a chance to see

1:02 town, I've never had a chance to see this area. Now, when I say oldtown

1:04 this area. Now, when I say oldtown

1:04 this area. Now, when I say oldtown Albuquerque, I mean old town

1:06 Albuquerque, I mean old town

1:06 Albuquerque, I mean old town Albuquerque. According to this plaque,

1:08 Albuquerque. According to this plaque,

1:08 Albuquerque. According to this plaque, it was right here in this plaza in

1:11 it was right here in this plaza in

1:11 it was right here in this plaza in 1706 that Governor Don Francisco Querva

1:15 1706 that Governor Don Francisco Querva

1:15 1706 that Governor Don Francisco Querva E. Valdez conducted the ceremonies to

1:18 E. Valdez conducted the ceremonies to

1:18 E. Valdez conducted the ceremonies to found this Spanish at the time town.

1:21 found this Spanish at the time town.

1:21 found this Spanish at the time town. Boy, it's really quiet out here. Kind of

1:22 Boy, it's really quiet out here. Kind of

1:22 Boy, it's really quiet out here. Kind of a nice change of pace from the highway.

1:24 a nice change of pace from the highway.

1:24 a nice change of pace from the highway. Check this out over here. This is San

1:26 Check this out over here. This is San

1:26 Check this out over here. This is San Felipe Daener. This church was founded

1:29 Felipe Daener. This church was founded

1:29 Felipe Daener. This church was founded in 1706. Of course, what you're looking

1:31 in 1706. Of course, what you're looking

1:31 in 1706. Of course, what you're looking at is a more modern reconstruction cuz

1:33 at is a more modern reconstruction cuz

1:34 at is a more modern reconstruction cuz the original church collapsed after a

1:36 the original church collapsed after a

1:36 the original church collapsed after a heavy rain. Yes, this more modern

1:37 heavy rain. Yes, this more modern

1:37 heavy rain. Yes, this more modern version of the church was built in

1:40 version of the church was built in

1:40 version of the church was built in 1793. 1793.

1:43 1793. 1793.

1:43 1793. 1793. It's one of the oldest churches in the

1:45 It's one of the oldest churches in the

1:45 It's one of the oldest churches in the United States. This thing is over 200

1:47 United States. This thing is over 200

1:47 United States. This thing is over 200 years old. I believe it's still used as

1:49 years old. I believe it's still used as

1:49 years old. I believe it's still used as a church to this very day. That is

1:57 impressive. It is very peaceful and

1:58 impressive. It is very peaceful and quiet in here. Also very beautiful.

2:02 quiet in here. Also very beautiful.

2:02 quiet in here. Also very beautiful. Definitely a change of pace from the

2:05 Definitely a change of pace from the

2:05 Definitely a change of pace from the things I've been seeing lately. Other

2:06 things I've been seeing lately. Other

2:06 things I've been seeing lately. Other parts of Albuquerque are breaking bad,

2:08 parts of Albuquerque are breaking bad,

2:08 parts of Albuquerque are breaking bad, but in here it's all about breaking

2:11 but in here it's all about breaking

2:11 but in here it's all about breaking bread. Wow. I've seen a lot of buildings

2:13 bread. Wow. I've seen a lot of buildings

2:13 bread. Wow. I've seen a lot of buildings that are only a 100red years old that

2:15 that are only a 100red years old that

2:16 that are only a 100red years old that are much worse looking than this.

2:18 are much worse looking than this.

2:18 are much worse looking than this. Definitely not your typical Route 66

2:20 Definitely not your typical Route 66

2:20 Definitely not your typical Route 66 attraction. Okay, I think that's enough.

2:22 attraction. Okay, I think that's enough.

2:22 attraction. Okay, I think that's enough. That was very beautiful, very peaceful

2:25 That was very beautiful, very peaceful

2:25 That was very beautiful, very peaceful and serene. All along Route 66 through

2:27 and serene. All along Route 66 through

2:27 and serene. All along Route 66 through downtown Albuquerque, there's so much

2:29 downtown Albuquerque, there's so much

2:29 downtown Albuquerque, there's so much construction, so much noise, so loud, so

2:31 construction, so much noise, so loud, so

2:31 construction, so much noise, so loud, so much traffic. Everyone's honking at each

2:32 much traffic. Everyone's honking at each

2:32 much traffic. Everyone's honking at each other. And just a few minutes away in

2:34 other. And just a few minutes away in

2:34 other. And just a few minutes away in the heart of Oldtown, everything is

2:35 the heart of Oldtown, everything is

2:35 the heart of Oldtown, everything is peaceful, calm. It's like a whole

2:38 peaceful, calm. It's like a whole

2:38 peaceful, calm. It's like a whole different world over here. Of course,

2:39 different world over here. Of course,

2:39 different world over here. Of course, just like throughout the rest of New

2:40 just like throughout the rest of New

2:40 just like throughout the rest of New Mexico on 66, there are a lot of these

2:43 Mexico on 66, there are a lot of these

2:43 Mexico on 66, there are a lot of these more gift shops than you can shake a

2:44 more gift shops than you can shake a

2:44 more gift shops than you can shake a stick at and plenty of people on the

2:46 stick at and plenty of people on the

2:46 stick at and plenty of people on the side of the road with little tables

2:47 side of the road with little tables

2:47 side of the road with little tables selling handwoven rugs and jewelry and

2:50 selling handwoven rugs and jewelry and

2:50 selling handwoven rugs and jewelry and handmade pottery. If you're a fan of

2:52 handmade pottery. If you're a fan of

2:52 handmade pottery. If you're a fan of southwestern decor, this is the place

2:54 southwestern decor, this is the place

2:54 southwestern decor, this is the place for you. Of course, everyone knows that

2:56 for you. Of course, everyone knows that

2:56 for you. Of course, everyone knows that humans couldn't have built a church 200

2:59 humans couldn't have built a church 200

2:59 humans couldn't have built a church 200 years ago. That would be too difficult.

3:00 years ago. That would be too difficult.

3:00 years ago. That would be too difficult. No, no, no. It must have been aliens.

3:03 No, no, no. It must have been aliens.

3:03 No, no, no. It must have been aliens. Maybe that's why Albuquerque is such a

3:05 Maybe that's why Albuquerque is such a

3:05 Maybe that's why Albuquerque is such a funny word. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

3:07 funny word. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

3:07 funny word. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded by aliens in 1706. Man, it's so

3:10 Founded by aliens in 1706. Man, it's so

3:10 Founded by aliens in 1706. Man, it's so quiet and so empty down here. I keep

3:12 quiet and so empty down here. I keep

3:12 quiet and so empty down here. I keep getting a little creeped out. Wow. But

3:14 getting a little creeped out. Wow. But

3:14 getting a little creeped out. Wow. But here's a beautiful little spot. Wo! Look

3:16 here's a beautiful little spot. Wo! Look

3:16 here's a beautiful little spot. Wo! Look at this little marketplace here. How

3:18 at this little marketplace here. How

3:18 at this little marketplace here. How gorgeous is that? Also, they have some

3:21 gorgeous is that? Also, they have some

3:21 gorgeous is that? Also, they have some pretty radical t-shirts in there. And of

3:23 pretty radical t-shirts in there. And of

3:23 pretty radical t-shirts in there. And of course, it's not all history here. They

3:25 course, it's not all history here. They

3:25 course, it's not all history here. They also have Breaking Bad RV tours.

3:29 also have Breaking Bad RV tours.

3:29 also have Breaking Bad RV tours. Honestly, that's that's pretty genius. I

3:31 Honestly, that's that's pretty genius. I

3:31 Honestly, that's that's pretty genius. I really like this store's sense of humor.

3:32 really like this store's sense of humor.

3:32 really like this store's sense of humor. And let me introduce you to its owner,

3:35 And let me introduce you to its owner,

3:35 And let me introduce you to its owner, Old Fred. Well, I done started my store

3:38 Old Fred. Well, I done started my store

3:38 Old Fred. Well, I done started my store in 1898, but then them pesky aliens came

3:41 in 1898, but then them pesky aliens came

3:42 in 1898, but then them pesky aliens came and abducted my eyeball. Then Texas Slim

3:44 and abducted my eyeball. Then Texas Slim

3:44 and abducted my eyeball. Then Texas Slim done shut off my fingers. It's harder

3:46 done shut off my fingers. It's harder

3:46 done shut off my fingers. It's harder for me to work now, but I still keep an

3:48 for me to work now, but I still keep an

3:48 for me to work now, but I still keep an eye on things. That was a beautiful

3:52 eye on things. That was a beautiful

3:52 eye on things. That was a beautiful story. This is all so amazing. I never

3:54 story. This is all so amazing. I never

3:54 story. This is all so amazing. I never had any clue that this stuff was in

3:57 had any clue that this stuff was in

3:58 had any clue that this stuff was in Albuquerque. This completely changes the

4:00 Albuquerque. This completely changes the

4:00 Albuquerque. This completely changes the way I'll look at this city forever. Ooh,

4:01 way I'll look at this city forever. Ooh,

4:01 way I'll look at this city forever. Ooh, check out this lady above the quesadilla

4:03 check out this lady above the quesadilla

4:03 check out this lady above the quesadilla grill. Somebody's getting married. Well,

4:05 grill. Somebody's getting married. Well,

4:05 grill. Somebody's getting married. Well, you'd be hardressed to choose a more

4:07 you'd be hardressed to choose a more

4:07 you'd be hardressed to choose a more beautiful setting for a wedding. I

4:08 beautiful setting for a wedding. I

4:08 beautiful setting for a wedding. I haven't learned all my casinos yet, but

4:10 haven't learned all my casinos yet, but

4:10 haven't learned all my casinos yet, but this guy looks a lot like the guy those

4:12 this guy looks a lot like the guy those

4:12 this guy looks a lot like the guy those ladies gave me yesterday. Traveling

4:14 ladies gave me yesterday. Traveling

4:14 ladies gave me yesterday. Traveling through Navajo and Hopi territory was

4:16 through Navajo and Hopi territory was

4:16 through Navajo and Hopi territory was seriously such a joy. Easily some of the

4:18 seriously such a joy. Easily some of the

4:18 seriously such a joy. Easily some of the nicest, friendliest, coolest people I've

4:21 nicest, friendliest, coolest people I've

4:21 nicest, friendliest, coolest people I've ever met. I love all these little

4:23 ever met. I love all these little

4:23 ever met. I love all these little courtyards out here in Oldtown

4:25 courtyards out here in Oldtown

4:25 courtyards out here in Oldtown Albuquerque. All I can think is that

4:26 Albuquerque. All I can think is that

4:26 Albuquerque. All I can think is that travelers coming from the east coast

4:28 travelers coming from the east coast

4:28 travelers coming from the east coast back in the day on Route 66 must have

4:30 back in the day on Route 66 must have

4:30 back in the day on Route 66 must have really enjoyed getting some of the

4:32 really enjoyed getting some of the

4:32 really enjoyed getting some of the flavor of the

4:41 old South. It sure is beautiful down

4:41 old South. It sure is beautiful down here and it's very interesting to see

4:43 here and it's very interesting to see

4:43 here and it's very interesting to see the combination of so much Native

4:44 the combination of so much Native

4:44 the combination of so much Native American art with so many Breaking Bad

4:47 American art with so many Breaking Bad

4:47 American art with so many Breaking Bad t-shirts. They are really proud of that

4:49 t-shirts. They are really proud of that

4:49 t-shirts. They are really proud of that show. I do love history, so this is

4:52 show. I do love history, so this is

4:52 show. I do love history, so this is right up my alley. But I'm going to

4:54 right up my alley. But I'm going to

4:54 right up my alley. But I'm going to level with you guys. I didn't come to

4:55 level with you guys. I didn't come to

4:55 level with you guys. I didn't come to Oldtown today just to see some old

4:57 Oldtown today just to see some old

4:57 Oldtown today just to see some old buildings or to see a beautiful

4:59 buildings or to see a beautiful

4:59 buildings or to see a beautiful 200-year-old church. No, no, no, no, no,

5:01 200-year-old church. No, no, no, no, no,

5:01 200-year-old church. No, no, no, no, no, no. What I actually came for is a lot

5:03 no. What I actually came for is a lot

5:03 no. What I actually came for is a lot more slithery. This is the American

5:07 more slithery. This is the American

5:07 more slithery. This is the American International Rattlesnake Museum. All

5:09 International Rattlesnake Museum. All

5:09 International Rattlesnake Museum. All those old abandoned trading posts that I

5:11 those old abandoned trading posts that I

5:11 those old abandoned trading posts that I saw yesterday that used to have

5:13 saw yesterday that used to have

5:13 saw yesterday that used to have rattlesnakes inspired me to come and see

5:15 rattlesnakes inspired me to come and see

5:16 rattlesnakes inspired me to come and see the largest collection of rattlesnakes

5:18 the largest collection of rattlesnakes

5:18 the largest collection of rattlesnakes in the world. Oh my gosh, I am stoked.

5:22 in the world. Oh my gosh, I am stoked.

5:22 in the world. Oh my gosh, I am stoked. Oh my goodness. Okay, here we go. Oh my

5:27 Oh my goodness. Okay, here we go. Oh my

5:27 Oh my goodness. Okay, here we go. Oh my goodness. Right away. Would you look at

5:30 goodness. Right away. Would you look at

5:30 goodness. Right away. Would you look at the sh of that rattlesnake? Oh my gosh.

5:33 the sh of that rattlesnake? Oh my gosh.

5:33 the sh of that rattlesnake? Oh my gosh. I had no idea there were so many kinds

5:36 I had no idea there were so many kinds

5:36 I had no idea there were so many kinds of rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake,

5:38 of rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake,

5:38 of rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, blacktailed rattlesnake, modeled rock

5:41 blacktailed rattlesnake, modeled rock

5:41 blacktailed rattlesnake, modeled rock rattlesnake, banded rock rattlesnake.

5:44 rattlesnake, banded rock rattlesnake.

5:44 rattlesnake, banded rock rattlesnake. They definitely love snakes here. Look

5:46 They definitely love snakes here. Look

5:46 They definitely love snakes here. Look at all those reptile books. And here's

5:48 at all those reptile books. And here's

5:48 at all those reptile books. And here's letters from Rattlesnake California,

5:50 letters from Rattlesnake California,

5:50 letters from Rattlesnake California, Viper Kentucky, Rattlesnake Montana.

5:52 Viper Kentucky, Rattlesnake Montana.

5:52 Viper Kentucky, Rattlesnake Montana. Even a stamp from Snake Plains,

5:54 Even a stamp from Snake Plains,

5:54 Even a stamp from Snake Plains, Tasmania, Snake Doily, Snake Style

5:57 Tasmania, Snake Doily, Snake Style

5:57 Tasmania, Snake Doily, Snake Style Sewing Machine. Of course, a lot of just

5:59 Sewing Machine. Of course, a lot of just

5:59 Sewing Machine. Of course, a lot of just snakes. An albino Texas ratnake. Hey,

6:03 snakes. An albino Texas ratnake. Hey,

6:03 snakes. An albino Texas ratnake. Hey, here's a Mojave rattlesnake. Hey, snaky

6:06 here's a Mojave rattlesnake. Hey, snaky

6:06 here's a Mojave rattlesnake. Hey, snaky snaky snaky. And a red diamond

6:08 snaky snaky. And a red diamond

6:08 snaky snaky. And a red diamond rattlesnake. And all of these are alive.

6:11 rattlesnake. And all of these are alive.

6:11 rattlesnake. And all of these are alive. Some are shy, some are less shy. Some of

6:14 Some are shy, some are less shy. Some of

6:14 Some are shy, some are less shy. Some of them are small, and some of them are

6:16 them are small, and some of them are

6:16 them are small, and some of them are enormous. Oh, the western diamond back

6:18 enormous. Oh, the western diamond back

6:18 enormous. Oh, the western diamond back rattlesnake. This guy is huge. Oh boy.

6:21 rattlesnake. This guy is huge. Oh boy.

6:21 rattlesnake. This guy is huge. Oh boy. Oh boy. Look at there's his rattle. Or

6:23 Oh boy. Look at there's his rattle. Or

6:23 Oh boy. Look at there's his rattle. Or maybe it's her rattle. I don't know how

6:24 maybe it's her rattle. I don't know how

6:24 maybe it's her rattle. I don't know how you tell the difference with a snake. I

6:26 you tell the difference with a snake. I

6:26 you tell the difference with a snake. I think this one likes me. Look at this

6:29 think this one likes me. Look at this

6:29 think this one likes me. Look at this right here. This is a reminder that when

6:31 right here. This is a reminder that when

6:31 right here. This is a reminder that when the rattlesnake rattles at you, it's

6:33 the rattlesnake rattles at you, it's

6:33 the rattlesnake rattles at you, it's actually afraid, not angry. Look at

6:36 actually afraid, not angry. Look at

6:36 actually afraid, not angry. Look at this. These are all rattlesnakes.

6:38 this. These are all rattlesnakes.

6:38 this. These are all rattlesnakes. Wouldn't want to step on any of these.

6:41 Wouldn't want to step on any of these.

6:41 Wouldn't want to step on any of these. They are venomous, even the little cute

6:43 They are venomous, even the little cute

6:43 They are venomous, even the little cute ones. Look at this Arizona black

6:45 ones. Look at this Arizona black

6:45 ones. Look at this Arizona black rattlesnake. He is having a good time

6:49 rattlesnake. He is having a good time

6:49 rattlesnake. He is having a good time looking at those of us who are checking

6:52 looking at those of us who are checking

6:52 looking at those of us who are checking out the museum. I think he wants to be

6:54 out the museum. I think he wants to be

6:54 out the museum. I think he wants to be friends. Here's a rattlesnake from Costa

6:55 friends. Here's a rattlesnake from Costa

6:56 friends. Here's a rattlesnake from Costa Rica. And here's one from southern

6:57 Rica. And here's one from southern

6:57 Rica. And here's one from southern Mexico. And this one is from South

7:00 Mexico. And this one is from South

7:00 Mexico. And this one is from South America. This place is out of control.

7:03 America. This place is out of control.

7:03 America. This place is out of control. Oh, snakes. Why did it have to be

7:05 Oh, snakes. Why did it have to be

7:05 Oh, snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? Rattlesnakes. Very dangerous.

7:07 snakes? Rattlesnakes. Very dangerous.

7:07 snakes? Rattlesnakes. Very dangerous. You go first. Check out this guy. Half

7:10 You go first. Check out this guy. Half

7:10 You go first. Check out this guy. Half buried in the sand. Look at that. He's

7:13 buried in the sand. Look at that. He's

7:13 buried in the sand. Look at that. He's not a rattlesnake. He's a horned desert

7:15 not a rattlesnake. He's a horned desert

7:15 not a rattlesnake. He's a horned desert viper. These guys live in northern

7:17 viper. These guys live in northern

7:17 viper. These guys live in northern Africa and in the Middle East. That is a

7:19 Africa and in the Middle East. That is a

7:19 Africa and in the Middle East. That is a cool looking nugget. How sick looking is

7:22 cool looking nugget. How sick looking is

7:22 cool looking nugget. How sick looking is that guy? This museum totally rules.

7:25 that guy? This museum totally rules.

7:25 that guy? This museum totally rules. There are other things besides just

7:27 There are other things besides just

7:28 There are other things besides just snakes. For example, over here they have

7:29 snakes. For example, over here they have

7:30 snakes. For example, over here they have a very sleepy hila monster. This is one

7:32 a very sleepy hila monster. This is one

7:32 a very sleepy hila monster. This is one of only two venomous lizards in the

7:35 of only two venomous lizards in the

7:35 of only two venomous lizards in the world. He's very, very dangerous and

7:37 world. He's very, very dangerous and

7:37 world. He's very, very dangerous and very, very sleepy. Check this out. the

7:39 very, very sleepy. Check this out. the

7:39 very, very sleepy. Check this out. the skin of a western diamondback

7:41 skin of a western diamondback

7:41 skin of a western diamondback rattlesnake. It's so soft and

7:45 rattlesnake. It's so soft and

7:45 rattlesnake. It's so soft and pretty. There's also a very impressive

7:47 pretty. There's also a very impressive

7:47 pretty. There's also a very impressive display of Hobie Catsina dolls in here.

7:49 display of Hobie Catsina dolls in here.

7:49 display of Hobie Catsina dolls in here. And among all the other snake

7:51 And among all the other snake

7:51 And among all the other snake paraphernalia are a couple of tortoise

7:53 paraphernalia are a couple of tortoise

7:53 paraphernalia are a couple of tortoise and this gnarly looking snapping turtle.

7:57 and this gnarly looking snapping turtle.

7:57 and this gnarly looking snapping turtle. Wo! This one's an alligator snapping

7:59 Wo! This one's an alligator snapping

7:59 Wo! This one's an alligator snapping turtle. The interesting part about this

8:01 turtle. The interesting part about this

8:01 turtle. The interesting part about this guy is that he wasn't that difficult to

8:03 guy is that he wasn't that difficult to

8:03 guy is that he wasn't that difficult to catch. Actually, it was a

8:06 catch. Actually, it was a

8:06 catch. Actually, it was a snap. Please don't bite me. Somewhere in

8:08 snap. Please don't bite me. Somewhere in

8:08 snap. Please don't bite me. Somewhere in there is a black widow spider. Can't see

8:10 there is a black widow spider. Can't see

8:10 there is a black widow spider. Can't see it, but I've seen enough of those in my

8:12 it, but I've seen enough of those in my

8:12 it, but I've seen enough of those in my lifetime. And then down here is our

8:14 lifetime. And then down here is our

8:14 lifetime. And then down here is our friend, the tarantula. Ooh, snakes don't

8:17 friend, the tarantula. Ooh, snakes don't

8:17 friend, the tarantula. Ooh, snakes don't really bother me, but spiders spiders

8:20 really bother me, but spiders spiders

8:20 really bother me, but spiders spiders bother me. Ooh, there's some molted

8:22 bother me. Ooh, there's some molted

8:22 bother me. Ooh, there's some molted tarantula exoskeletons. That's so weird.

8:25 tarantula exoskeletons. That's so weird.

8:25 tarantula exoskeletons. That's so weird. They shed their bodies. There's a

8:27 They shed their bodies. There's a

8:27 They shed their bodies. There's a scorpion in there. I'm whatever about

8:29 scorpion in there. I'm whatever about

8:29 scorpion in there. I'm whatever about scorpions. As long as they're not in my

8:30 scorpions. As long as they're not in my

8:30 scorpions. As long as they're not in my sleeping bag. This one, this thing here,

8:32 sleeping bag. This one, this thing here,

8:32 sleeping bag. This one, this thing here, though. That that weirds me out. Check

8:35 though. That that weirds me out. Check

8:35 though. That that weirds me out. Check this out. I've seen this cacina before.

8:37 this out. I've seen this cacina before.

8:37 this out. I've seen this cacina before. Usually, it's called the squash head or

8:39 Usually, it's called the squash head or

8:39 Usually, it's called the squash head or the pumpkin head cacina. Apparently,

8:41 the pumpkin head cacina. Apparently,

8:41 the pumpkin head cacina. Apparently, it's also known as the rattlesnake

8:43 it's also known as the rattlesnake

8:43 it's also known as the rattlesnake cacina. So, that's interesting. Oh,

8:46 cacina. So, that's interesting. Oh,

8:46 cacina. So, that's interesting. Oh, well, how about this? This rattlesnake

8:48 well, how about this? This rattlesnake

8:48 well, how about this? This rattlesnake mug, which originally came from the

8:50 mug, which originally came from the

8:50 mug, which originally came from the museum, was donated by Craig Ferguson.

8:53 museum, was donated by Craig Ferguson.

8:53 museum, was donated by Craig Ferguson. He used to keep it on his desk during

8:54 He used to keep it on his desk during

8:54 He used to keep it on his desk during the show. Apparently, he's a pretty big

8:57 the show. Apparently, he's a pretty big

8:57 the show. Apparently, he's a pretty big fan of the museum. See his picture back

8:59 fan of the museum. See his picture back

8:59 fan of the museum. See his picture back there? Weird. Actually, that's not weird

9:01 there? Weird. Actually, that's not weird

9:01 there? Weird. Actually, that's not weird at all, cuz now I'm a huge fan of the

9:03 at all, cuz now I'm a huge fan of the

9:03 at all, cuz now I'm a huge fan of the museum. One thing I think is really cool

9:05 museum. One thing I think is really cool

9:05 museum. One thing I think is really cool about the American International

9:07 about the American International

9:07 about the American International Rattlesnake Museum is that they have

9:09 Rattlesnake Museum is that they have

9:09 Rattlesnake Museum is that they have some of the gifts interspersed

9:11 some of the gifts interspersed

9:11 some of the gifts interspersed throughout the museum. So, you can grab

9:13 throughout the museum. So, you can grab

9:13 throughout the museum. So, you can grab stuff that you like and just pay for it

9:15 stuff that you like and just pay for it

9:15 stuff that you like and just pay for it when you leave. Personally, I think

9:17 when you leave. Personally, I think

9:17 when you leave. Personally, I think that's kind of an interesting and good

9:19 that's kind of an interesting and good

9:19 that's kind of an interesting and good idea. Oh, wow. There's a whole display

9:20 idea. Oh, wow. There's a whole display

9:20 idea. Oh, wow. There's a whole display case about Steve Irwin. Look at that. A

9:24 case about Steve Irwin. Look at that. A

9:24 case about Steve Irwin. Look at that. A Steve Irwin action figure. I loved the

9:26 Steve Irwin action figure. I loved the

9:26 Steve Irwin action figure. I loved the crocodile hunter. Actually, Steve Irwin

9:29 crocodile hunter. Actually, Steve Irwin

9:29 crocodile hunter. Actually, Steve Irwin is the one who made me not afraid of

9:31 is the one who made me not afraid of

9:31 is the one who made me not afraid of snakes. You taught me so much. Man, this

9:34 snakes. You taught me so much. Man, this

9:34 snakes. You taught me so much. Man, this timber rattlesnake really loves to look

9:37 timber rattlesnake really loves to look

9:37 timber rattlesnake really loves to look at us. Not shy at all. Well, that's it.

9:40 at us. Not shy at all. Well, that's it.

9:40 at us. Not shy at all. Well, that's it. We've seen the whole rattlesnake museum.

9:43 We've seen the whole rattlesnake museum.

9:43 We've seen the whole rattlesnake museum. The world's largest collection of

9:45 The world's largest collection of

9:45 The world's largest collection of different rattlesnake species. I have to

9:47 different rattlesnake species. I have to

9:48 different rattlesnake species. I have to be honest with you, I had no idea there

9:50 be honest with you, I had no idea there

9:50 be honest with you, I had no idea there were so many. And check this out. Since

9:52 were so many. And check this out. Since

9:52 were so many. And check this out. Since I went through, I got a certificate of

9:54 I went through, I got a certificate of

9:54 I went through, I got a certificate of bravery. I hope my third grade class is

9:56 bravery. I hope my third grade class is

9:56 bravery. I hope my third grade class is watching. See, I told you I was brave.

9:58 watching. See, I told you I was brave.

9:58 watching. See, I told you I was brave. Now, all that's left is to get a

10:01 Now, all that's left is to get a

10:01 Now, all that's left is to get a t-shirt. It looks like there's plenty in

10:03 t-shirt. It looks like there's plenty in

10:03 t-shirt. It looks like there's plenty in stock. Best stop ever. I never thought a

10:06 stock. Best stop ever. I never thought a

10:06 stock. Best stop ever. I never thought a rattlesnake museum could be so much fun,

10:09 rattlesnake museum could be so much fun,

10:09 rattlesnake museum could be so much fun, but the owner, Bob, has not only put

10:10 but the owner, Bob, has not only put

10:10 but the owner, Bob, has not only put together quite the collection of snakes,

10:12 together quite the collection of snakes,

10:12 together quite the collection of snakes, but is also one of the friendliest, most

10:14 but is also one of the friendliest, most

10:14 but is also one of the friendliest, most downto-earth people that I've ever met.

10:16 downto-earth people that I've ever met.

10:16 downto-earth people that I've ever met. He was just showing me his collection of

10:19 He was just showing me his collection of

10:19 He was just showing me his collection of photographs in there. Some of which

10:20 photographs in there. Some of which

10:20 photographs in there. Some of which include Christopher Lloyd and Jane

10:22 include Christopher Lloyd and Jane

10:22 include Christopher Lloyd and Jane Seymour and all kinds of people visiting

10:24 Seymour and all kinds of people visiting

10:24 Seymour and all kinds of people visiting this place. And now me and you. I've

10:27 this place. And now me and you. I've

10:27 this place. And now me and you. I've been buying a lot of things like magnets

10:28 been buying a lot of things like magnets

10:28 been buying a lot of things like magnets and stickers. Not really because I need

10:30 and stickers. Not really because I need

10:30 and stickers. Not really because I need them, but because I want to support the

10:31 them, but because I want to support the

10:31 them, but because I want to support the businesses on Route 66. I think when I

10:34 businesses on Route 66. I think when I

10:34 businesses on Route 66. I think when I get home, I'm going to create some

10:35 get home, I'm going to create some

10:35 get home, I'm going to create some mystery boxes with all kinds of fun

10:37 mystery boxes with all kinds of fun

10:37 mystery boxes with all kinds of fun stuff from the travels and maybe sell

10:39 stuff from the travels and maybe sell

10:39 stuff from the travels and maybe sell them on eBay to help support buying more

10:42 them on eBay to help support buying more

10:42 them on eBay to help support buying more stuff from more mom and pop places like

10:44 stuff from more mom and pop places like

10:44 stuff from more mom and pop places like this. I don't know, maybe throw in some

10:45 this. I don't know, maybe throw in some

10:45 this. I don't know, maybe throw in some other surprises. What do you guys think?

10:47 other surprises. What do you guys think?

10:47 other surprises. What do you guys think? Mystery boxes. Good idea. All right, I

10:50 Mystery boxes. Good idea. All right, I

10:50 Mystery boxes. Good idea. All right, I have seen the rattlesnake museum and it

10:53 have seen the rattlesnake museum and it

10:53 have seen the rattlesnake museum and it was amazing. You remember yesterday how

10:55 was amazing. You remember yesterday how

10:55 was amazing. You remember yesterday how I was talking about the Navajo code

10:58 I was talking about the Navajo code

10:58 I was talking about the Navajo code talkers? Well, a few minutes ago, I went

10:59 talkers? Well, a few minutes ago, I went

10:59 talkers? Well, a few minutes ago, I went over there to use the bathroom. I sadly

11:01 over there to use the bathroom. I sadly

11:01 over there to use the bathroom. I sadly left the camera in the car, but I just

11:04 left the camera in the car, but I just

11:04 left the camera in the car, but I just met Joe Vanderver, one of the last

11:08 met Joe Vanderver, one of the last

11:08 met Joe Vanderver, one of the last Navajo code talkers. I talked to him for

11:11 Navajo code talkers. I talked to him for

11:11 Navajo code talkers. I talked to him for a while. I bought this book from him,

11:12 a while. I bought this book from him,

11:12 a while. I bought this book from him, which he signed, and then I took a photo

11:15 which he signed, and then I took a photo

11:15 which he signed, and then I took a photo with him, and I had to wear my

11:17 with him, and I had to wear my

11:17 with him, and I had to wear my sunglasses cuz you can't tell in the

11:19 sunglasses cuz you can't tell in the

11:19 sunglasses cuz you can't tell in the picture, but my eyes were getting sweaty

11:22 picture, but my eyes were getting sweaty

11:22 picture, but my eyes were getting sweaty with respect. That's a true American

11:24 with respect. That's a true American

11:24 with respect. That's a true American hero right there. And those guys kept

11:26 hero right there. And those guys kept

11:26 hero right there. And those guys kept people like my grandpa who was in the

11:28 people like my grandpa who was in the

11:28 people like my grandpa who was in the Pacific safe. You never know. I might

11:30 Pacific safe. You never know. I might

11:30 Pacific safe. You never know. I might not be here if it weren't for this man.

11:33 not be here if it weren't for this man.

11:33 not be here if it weren't for this man. That is a pretty wild thought. I'm

11:35 That is a pretty wild thought. I'm

11:36 That is a pretty wild thought. I'm pretty sure nothing else I could do in

11:37 pretty sure nothing else I could do in

11:37 pretty sure nothing else I could do in Albuquerque is going to top that. So, I

11:40 Albuquerque is going to top that. So, I

11:40 Albuquerque is going to top that. So, I guess it's time to hit the road again.

11:42 guess it's time to hit the road again.

11:42 guess it's time to hit the road again. But before I leave town completely, I

11:44 But before I leave town completely, I

11:44 But before I leave town completely, I better take Central Avenue, old Route

11:46 better take Central Avenue, old Route

11:46 better take Central Avenue, old Route 66. Hey, how about that? Look on the

11:48 66. Hey, how about that? Look on the

11:48 66. Hey, how about that? Look on the right. That's the launch pad. I played

11:50 right. That's the launch pad. I played

11:50 right. That's the launch pad. I played shows there before way back in the day.

11:52 shows there before way back in the day.

11:52 shows there before way back in the day. Anyway, I'm taking Central Avenue, which

11:54 Anyway, I'm taking Central Avenue, which

11:54 Anyway, I'm taking Central Avenue, which is old Route 66, into downtown

11:56 is old Route 66, into downtown

11:56 is old Route 66, into downtown Albuquerque to try to see something

11:58 Albuquerque to try to see something

11:58 Albuquerque to try to see something unusual. In addition to being the home

12:00 unusual. In addition to being the home

12:00 unusual. In addition to being the home of whatever in the world this is,

12:03 of whatever in the world this is,

12:03 of whatever in the world this is, downtown Albuquerque, where Central

12:05 downtown Albuquerque, where Central

12:05 downtown Albuquerque, where Central Avenue crosses Fourth Street, is one of

12:07 Avenue crosses Fourth Street, is one of

12:07 Avenue crosses Fourth Street, is one of the only places where Route 66 crosses

12:11 the only places where Route 66 crosses

12:11 the only places where Route 66 crosses itself. Before 1937, Route 66 used to go

12:14 itself. Before 1937, Route 66 used to go

12:14 itself. Before 1937, Route 66 used to go up Fourth Street. After 1937, Central

12:17 up Fourth Street. After 1937, Central

12:18 up Fourth Street. After 1937, Central Avenue. So this is the corner of Route

12:20 Avenue. So this is the corner of Route

12:20 Avenue. So this is the corner of Route 66 and Route 66. Look at that sign there

12:23 66 and Route 66. Look at that sign there

12:23 66 and Route 66. Look at that sign there for Central. That sign over there for

12:25 for Central. That sign over there for

12:25 for Central. That sign over there for fourth. Two Route 66es. I don't think it

12:28 fourth. Two Route 66es. I don't think it

12:28 fourth. Two Route 66es. I don't think it could get much better than this. Unless

12:30 could get much better than this. Unless

12:30 could get much better than this. Unless there were six Route 66s all crossing

12:32 there were six Route 66s all crossing

12:32 there were six Route 66s all crossing each other in six different places. But

12:34 each other in six different places. But

12:34 each other in six different places. But now we're just getting silly. Speaking

12:36 now we're just getting silly. Speaking

12:36 now we're just getting silly. Speaking of pre 1937 Route 66, that is the way

12:39 of pre 1937 Route 66, that is the way

12:39 of pre 1937 Route 66, that is the way that I am headed out of town. Wow,

12:41 that I am headed out of town. Wow,

12:42 that I am headed out of town. Wow, that's an impressive theater right

12:43 that's an impressive theater right

12:44 that's an impressive theater right there. I think any of those old Route 66

12:45 there. I think any of those old Route 66

12:46 there. I think any of those old Route 66 travelers popped in here for a movie or

12:48 travelers popped in here for a movie or

12:48 travelers popped in here for a movie or a show? You know, my grandmother always

12:49 a show? You know, my grandmother always

12:49 a show? You know, my grandmother always used to call movies shows. Let's go to

12:52 used to call movies shows. Let's go to

12:52 used to call movies shows. Let's go to the show. I love that. Not a lot of

12:54 the show. I love that. Not a lot of

12:54 the show. I love that. Not a lot of people say that anymore. Oh, check out

12:57 people say that anymore. Oh, check out

12:57 people say that anymore. Oh, check out this picture of Central Avenue back in

13:00 this picture of Central Avenue back in

13:00 this picture of Central Avenue back in 1946. It really doesn't look all that

13:03 1946. It really doesn't look all that

13:03 1946. It really doesn't look all that different. Look at that. Those people

13:04 different. Look at that. Those people

13:04 different. Look at that. Those people right there just stopped me on the side

13:06 right there just stopped me on the side

13:06 right there just stopped me on the side of the road for a fine pic. The

13:08 of the road for a fine pic. The

13:08 of the road for a fine pic. The Sometimes mob is growing. I just had the

13:11 Sometimes mob is growing. I just had the

13:12 Sometimes mob is growing. I just had the best day I've ever had in Albuquerque

13:14 best day I've ever had in Albuquerque

13:14 best day I've ever had in Albuquerque and one of the best days of this trip.

13:17 and one of the best days of this trip.

13:17 and one of the best days of this trip. But I got to tell you, it does feel good

13:20 But I got to tell you, it does feel good

13:20 But I got to tell you, it does feel good to get out of the city again. This

13:22 to get out of the city again. This

13:22 to get out of the city again. This Fourth Street drive, this is pretty

13:24 Fourth Street drive, this is pretty

13:24 Fourth Street drive, this is pretty cool. There's actually a lot more old

13:26 cool. There's actually a lot more old

13:26 cool. There's actually a lot more old school looking architecture and old

13:28 school looking architecture and old

13:28 school looking architecture and old shops and things on this road than I was

13:29 shops and things on this road than I was

13:30 shops and things on this road than I was expecting, especially given that after

13:31 expecting, especially given that after

13:31 expecting, especially given that after 1937, it wasn't Route 66 anymore. Wa!

13:34 1937, it wasn't Route 66 anymore. Wa!

13:34 1937, it wasn't Route 66 anymore. Wa! Look at this. New Mexico has all these

13:35 Look at this. New Mexico has all these

13:36 Look at this. New Mexico has all these historic markers. And here on the edge

13:37 historic markers. And here on the edge

13:37 historic markers. And here on the edge of Bernal Lillo, Bernal Leo, Bernayo,

13:41 of Bernal Lillo, Bernal Leo, Bernayo,

13:41 of Bernal Lillo, Bernal Leo, Bernayo, this one says this valley has been

13:42 this one says this valley has been

13:42 this one says this valley has been occupied for 10,000 years. The Spanish

13:45 occupied for 10,000 years. The Spanish

13:45 occupied for 10,000 years. The Spanish settled here in 1598. So now we're

13:49 settled here in 1598. So now we're

13:49 settled here in 1598. So now we're really talking about some old school

13:51 really talking about some old school

13:51 really talking about some old school history. This is all part of the old El

13:53 history. This is all part of the old El

13:53 history. This is all part of the old El Camino Royale, the King's Highway that

13:55 Camino Royale, the King's Highway that

13:55 Camino Royale, the King's Highway that connected Mexico to New Mexico. And the

13:58 connected Mexico to New Mexico. And the

13:58 connected Mexico to New Mexico. And the original Route 66 came right through

14:00 original Route 66 came right through

14:00 original Route 66 came right through town. This is Pueblo territory up here.

14:03 town. This is Pueblo territory up here.

14:03 town. This is Pueblo territory up here. Home to peoples who were here long, long

14:05 Home to peoples who were here long, long

14:05 Home to peoples who were here long, long long before the Spanish arrived. It is a

14:07 long before the Spanish arrived. It is a

14:07 long before the Spanish arrived. It is a very, very beautiful drive out here. I'm

14:10 very, very beautiful drive out here. I'm

14:10 very, very beautiful drive out here. I'm surprised more Route 66 people don't

14:12 surprised more Route 66 people don't

14:12 surprised more Route 66 people don't take it. Cuz so far, I got to say, I am

14:14 take it. Cuz so far, I got to say, I am

14:14 take it. Cuz so far, I got to say, I am loving what they call the Santa Fe loop.

14:16 loving what they call the Santa Fe loop.

14:16 loving what they call the Santa Fe loop. All right, we're now entering Algadones,

14:19 All right, we're now entering Algadones,

14:19 All right, we're now entering Algadones, which is another very old town along the

14:21 which is another very old town along the

14:21 which is another very old town along the Pan-American Highway or the National

14:23 Pan-American Highway or the National

14:24 Pan-American Highway or the National Scenic Byway or the Santa Fe Trail or

14:26 Scenic Byway or the Santa Fe Trail or

14:26 Scenic Byway or the Santa Fe Trail or Route 66. Take your pick. You can see a

14:29 Route 66. Take your pick. You can see a

14:29 Route 66. Take your pick. You can see a lot of very old, very closed businesses.

14:31 lot of very old, very closed businesses.

14:31 lot of very old, very closed businesses. Plenty of people still live out here.

14:33 Plenty of people still live out here.

14:33 Plenty of people still live out here. It's just they don't rely on the highway

14:34 It's just they don't rely on the highway

14:34 It's just they don't rely on the highway for their income. I can't imagine what

14:36 for their income. I can't imagine what

14:36 for their income. I can't imagine what it would be like to be from a town where

14:38 it would be like to be from a town where

14:38 it would be like to be from a town where your parents and your grandparents and

14:40 your parents and your grandparents and

14:40 your parents and your grandparents and your great-grandparents and your great

14:42 your great-grandparents and your great

14:42 your great-grandparents and your great greatgrandparents and your great great

14:43 greatgrandparents and your great great

14:43 greatgrandparents and your great great grandparents all live. I come from a

14:45 grandparents all live. I come from a

14:45 grandparents all live. I come from a family of wanderers. For at least 10

14:48 family of wanderers. For at least 10

14:48 family of wanderers. For at least 10 generations, my family's been moving

14:49 generations, my family's been moving

14:49 generations, my family's been moving around. We've lived all over the United

14:51 around. We've lived all over the United

14:51 around. We've lived all over the United States and Canada. So, I feel like North

14:53 States and Canada. So, I feel like North

14:53 States and Canada. So, I feel like North America generally is my home, not one

14:55 America generally is my home, not one

14:55 America generally is my home, not one specific place. All right. Now we rejoin

14:58 specific place. All right. Now we rejoin

14:58 specific place. All right. Now we rejoin the interstate and we're going to cruise

15:00 the interstate and we're going to cruise

15:00 the interstate and we're going to cruise on up I25 towards Santa Fe. And now

15:03 on up I25 towards Santa Fe. And now

15:03 on up I25 towards Santa Fe. And now we've come to one massive hill. That's

15:05 we've come to one massive hill. That's

15:06 we've come to one massive hill. That's the way you know you're leaving the

15:07 the way you know you're leaving the

15:07 the way you know you're leaving the Albuquerque area and you're almost to

15:09 Albuquerque area and you're almost to

15:09 Albuquerque area and you're almost to the capital. Can you imagine how

15:11 the capital. Can you imagine how

15:11 the capital. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to get up a

15:12 difficult it would be to get up a

15:12 difficult it would be to get up a mountain like that in a horse and buggy?

15:15 mountain like that in a horse and buggy?

15:15 mountain like that in a horse and buggy? Anything before the interstate. At one

15:16 Anything before the interstate. At one

15:16 Anything before the interstate. At one time, those mountains were a terror to

15:18 time, those mountains were a terror to

15:18 time, those mountains were a terror to travelers on Route 66. And it was known

15:21 travelers on Route 66. And it was known

15:21 travelers on Route 66. And it was known as Labahada or the descent. If I had a

15:23 as Labahada or the descent. If I had a

15:23 as Labahada or the descent. If I had a four-wheel drive vehicle, I would head

15:25 four-wheel drive vehicle, I would head

15:25 four-wheel drive vehicle, I would head out that way and show you the old

15:26 out that way and show you the old

15:26 out that way and show you the old switchbacks. Who knows? Maybe I can meet

15:28 switchbacks. Who knows? Maybe I can meet

15:28 switchbacks. Who knows? Maybe I can meet someone that lives in Santa Fe who has a

15:30 someone that lives in Santa Fe who has a

15:30 someone that lives in Santa Fe who has a Jeep or something that could take us

15:31 Jeep or something that could take us

15:32 Jeep or something that could take us down sometime. For now, though,

15:33 down sometime. For now, though,

15:33 down sometime. For now, though, considering everything we've seen today,

15:35 considering everything we've seen today,

15:35 considering everything we've seen today, I'd say we've done our duty. It's time

15:38 I'd say we've done our duty. It's time

15:38 I'd say we've done our duty. It's time to hotel and sleep well.

15:43 to hotel and sleep well.

15:43 to hotel and sleep well. [Music]

15:59 [Music]

15:59 [Music] Heat

16:00 Heat

16:00 Heat up here.

16:03 up here.

16:03 up here. [Music]

Rattlesnake Museum! Route 66 in Old Town Albuquerque

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