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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
Category Archives: Route66
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
And today we head out to collect the Harley for what will surely be an interesting 2 weeks, not least of all with the Tornados ravaging the area that we are due to drive. Last night saw a thunderstorm hit … Continue reading
Another fun packed evening up the John Hancock tower to the observation deck for 360 degree views of Chicago, topped off with a trip to Ginos on Superior, where the funky bit is you get a permanent marker and leave … Continue reading
So this is the Cloud Gate. Part of Millenium Park it is a fantastic and fun place to be. The sculpture is amazing. You can see the city reflected in the large pebble, walk underneath and look at yourself and … Continue reading
A Full Fun Packed walking tour, in low 80s temperatures. A walk to the start of Route66 for a photo stoppirtunity on Adams and Michigan, before walking part of the route up to the Sears (Willis) tower at 1,454ft high … Continue reading
Yesterday afternoon was wonderful in Chicago. We strolled in glorious summer temperatures to the Old Navy Pier. Consider this a cross between Blackpool pleasure Beach and Bridlington. It’s a nice fun area with plenty of restaurants and a Ferris Wheel. … Continue reading
Wow two postings in a day, you’re either very lucky or very not, like we care 🙂 And here is the Maiden Tokyo that will be whisking us to Chicago. Catch you in 8 hours. A big hi to the … Continue reading
Lovely evening at the Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport with some really nice food, nice company and a little falling down juice. After another early start (5am), we are all checked in (our combined luggage was 13kg, an absolute first for … Continue reading