United StatesIllinoisCook CountyCanal TrusteesOak Street Beach41°54’0” N 87°37’22” W
March 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Great start. Smooth trip to Chicago and lovely hotel just around the corner from the Hancock Observation tower. Hotel is the Millennium Knickerbocker.
United StatesIllinoisSangamon CountyToronto39°42’44” N 89°38’25” W
March 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
1st day on the road. Started at Chicago in heavy snow. Breakfast at Lou Mitchells then off along the road to Joliet, Willmington, Pontiac and Atlanta.
United StatesIllinoisMadison CountyMeadow Heights38°41’4” N 90°0’54” W
March 14, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Day 3 of the trip. Headed out from Springfield in the snow and travelled south taking in Litchfield diners and drive ins before ending up in St Louis. Weather improving as we head south. Staying atRead more
United StatesMissouriGreene CountySpringfield37°12’28” N 93°15’45” W
March 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
Started off at Collinsville headed through St Louis to the Meremac Caverns. Then on to Cuba and Lebenon before ending our day at the Rail Haven Hotel in Springfield.
United StatesOklahomaOklahoma CountyLillard Park35°27’46” N 97°36’8” W
March 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Long day today - over 300 miles. Lots of interesting places including the Gay Parita, Conoco Gas Station, Dairy King, Blue whale at Catoosa and Pops gas Station. Arrived at Super 8 around 7.00. DennysRead more
United StatesNew MexicoQuay CountyTucumcariEast Side Park35°10’20” N 103°43’0” W
March 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Long drive through Texas and New Mexico to the Blue Swallow Motel. Best Motel on the route. Stopped at Texacola and the Cadillac Ranch and the Mid Point Cafe.
United StatesNew MexicoSanta Fe CountyAgua FriaHomestead Water Well35°38’35” N 106°0’37” W
March 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Lovely sunrise at the Blue Swallow then on to Blue Hole and Santa Fe. Staying at the Econo lodge which looks a good find. Out in the evening with Kim, Nick & Mike to a live band at Jakes.
United StatesArizonaNavajo CountyHolbrook34°54’8” N 110°10’8” W
March 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Drive across the desert from Santa Fe. Taking in Grants and Gallup before a tour through the Petrified Forest National Park. Arroved at the Wigwam Motel on time due to a hour time zone change.
United StatesArizonaNavajo CountyLookout Point36°58’52” N 110°6’45” W
March 20, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Stood on the corner at Winslow AZ. Detour to the Meteor Crater then off to Monument Valley. 290 miles plus trip round the park. Looking forward to Dinner at the View Hotel.
United StatesArizonaCoconino CountyWilliamsCataract Lake35°14’47” N 112°12’28” W
March 21, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
Great sunrise at Monument Valley then off to Grand Canyon. Flights over the Grand Canyon for Louise and Nick. Finished at Williams Days Inn.
