Getting Real!
31 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
The idea of riding Route 66 conjures up Insta-worthy images of sun-in-your-face and wind-in-your-hair kinda carefree abandon! Blame Hollywood/Bollywood for romanticising such recklessness... haha!!Leia mais
The Adventure Begins...
31 de maio de 2017, Austrália ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Introducing Ms M and Mr T!! They're so excited... "We're off to see the wizard... The wonderful wizard of Route 66!!" Heehee
Packing
3 de junho de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Last weekend before we hit Mother Road - it's all coming together. We're riding Route 66 from Chicago to LA on our Harley Davidson UltraGlide over 17 days. The carry-on vs check-in dance has begun!Leia mais
It's D Day!!
7 de junho de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
My bags are packed, I'm ready to go... I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again... Gotta love John Denver!!
Qantas Lounge
7 de junho de 2017, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Nothing like starting your day with Vit B!! :)
Finally off the plane!!
7 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
14 hrs cramped in our seats. Bad plane food (but having fun with the cutlery). No sleep. And then we land in the world of Trump-ets 🤓
Chicago! Chicago!!
7 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Finally landed at our destination - 14,800kms from home. Sore necks, sore bums, but staved off Frayne Brain! 🤣🤣
Rosebud Prime feeding us tonight
7 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Cheers!
Good morning Chicago!
8 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Woke up at 4am and talked to Maya - so good to hear her voice!! Listening to American political drama unfolding on TV - ex FBI Comey to testify in front of a senate committee... Start of the undoingLeia mais
Chicago Architecture River Cruise
8 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Some seriously cool buildings!! LOVED THEM!! Except Trumpy goes and puts his big fat name on the most prominent one!!
Getting on Mother Road!
9 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Picked up the bikes at Eaglerider - ready to hit Mother Road!! Woohoo!!
Dicks On 66!
9 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Me and Rocket Man
9 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Launch Pad just out of Chicago... with Gemini Giant!
The iconic Polka Dot diner
9 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Paying homage to American icons - and low prices :)
Arrived safely in Springfield
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Was a little sick along the way, but the pit stops are fun.
Springfield has impressive bricks too!
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The little red brick road...
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Original Route 66 in part
Carlinville's beauties :)
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Gateway to the West. A soaring mile long crossing over the Mississippi River. There's a distinct 22-degree bend in the middle as a result of building on solid rock footings. Baked in the sun walkingLeia mais
Mr T and Ms M over the Mississippi River
10 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
St Louis, Missiouri
11 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
St Louis Arch. Stiffl sculpture - bull and bear. Fishy musicians :) And some kick-ass BBQ at Sugarfire!! The best brisket, ribs, pulled pork and key lime pie money can buy.
St Louis again...
11 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
St Louis Arch. Stiffl sculpture - bull and bear. Fishy musicians :) And some kick-ass BBQ at Sugarfire!! The best brisket, ribs, pulled pork and key lime pie money can buy.
Fanning has a ginormous rocking chair!!
11 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
It's a hot, hot day... sweating under our jackets and helmets!! Dun think this chair was worth the stop... let's ride on and get to Joplin ASAP peeps!!
In the middle of whoop whopp :(
11 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Devil's Elbow bridge on Old Piney River...
En route to Joplin
12 de junho de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Big candy store - I know someone who'd be happy to get lost here :) Ms Maya - thinking of you! Fuel stop - saw this pimped up car with low suspension... Yeah it jumped up before driving off!! AmericanLeia mais




















































































