Another early start today to go see Abraham Lincoln’s house where he lived in Springfield Illinois while practising as a successful lawyer before he became president. The house is free to access which was a surprise. You have a 20 … Continue reading
Caught on Camera for the second time this trip, Mrs Fogg with marker pen In hand writing graffiti in Cuba Missouri, no doubt in preparation for the Cadillac ranch in Texas. Today saw another rain soaked day covering 203 miles … Continue reading
Touring Route66 on Day 3 from Springfield to Cuba Missouri we happened along the home of one Mr Abe (Mrs Fogg will tell you more later) and then again in the pouring rain (boo). This afternoon we happened upon Henry’s … Continue reading
Dinner at Route 66 Hotel sounded good. See the menu. What came?? Lump of pork, mashed potatoes covered in white gravy with black bits in (body?) and a cup of sweet corn. Trades description Act exist in the US? Clearly … Continue reading
Just a few more pictures from 66, from Pontiac and Atlanta. … Continue reading
So this is the well known Route 66 Hotel. It is a landmark for two reasons. First, it was the very first ever Holiday Inn and secondly, when it ceased to be a Holiday Inn when Route 66 declined it … Continue reading
Here we are at Springfield Illinois, 185 miles from Joliet after traversing one of the longest stretches of Route66. The last 30mile stretch was on the I55 covering 30 miles of wind buffeting riding. On the way we passed through … Continue reading
Still squelching from our drubbing as we passed directly under the storm front that’s sat on Illinois and Oklahoma we arrived in Pontiac,IL. Wonderful Route 66 town it has the feel of an old style mom and pop kind of … Continue reading
What a varied day, up and put to the Route66 Welcome centre on US 53, where we met John (shown in the picture with us), this was the guy who guided Billy Connolly on his Route66 tour, So out on … Continue reading
Awoken this morning to yucky tipping it down weather, not nice to ride in but only 160 or so miles to cover. A wonderful restful night at the Hampton Inn, Joliet with free WiFi and breakfast and swimming pool, well … Continue reading
