Chicago

Arrived in Chicago at 3.00 pm. after a relatively quick immigration and car hire pick up we spent the evening around the city photographing some iconic landmarks including the route66 begins sign.もっと詳しく
Day 2 Chicago to Springfield

A full day today. Went to Market Creations in the Willis Tower for breakfast. You weigh your breakfast !!!! And pay $10 dollars per lb. Then off to Jolliet, Gemini Giant, Pontiac and Atlanta.もっと詳しく
Day 3 Springfield to St Louis

Great nights sleep at the Motel 6 then off to Charlie Parker's Diner for breakfast. Through to Lichfield, Chain of Rocks Bridge and then up in the Arch at St Louis. Staying at the Days Inn inもっと詳しく
Meramec Caverns

First stop of the day 67 miles out of St Louis.
Day 4 St Louis to Springfield

Heading towards Springfield. Cuba, Fanning and Uranus, Munger Moss Motel then staying at the Rail Haven Motel.
Rail Haven Motel

The classic Best Western at Springfield.
Day 5 Springfield to Oklahoma City

Long way today but covered some interesting places. The Gay Parita, Iggy's Diner, Dairy King, Totem Pole park, Blue Whale at Catoosa, Skyliner motel and Pop. Heavy rain for the last 30 miles butもっと詳しく
Erick

Entertained By Harley in Erick
Day 6 Oklahoma City to Amarillo

Cracking day but very cold. Visited Lucille's Diner, Erick, lunch at Mclean, then the Bug Ranch and Cadillac Ranch. Hotel in Amarillo Best Western plus.
Kabuki Romanza

Evening meal at the local Japanese restaurant.
Best Western Plus Amarillo

Great sunrise and a really good hotel on route 66.
Day 7 Amarillo to Santa Fe

Taking in the Mid Point Cafe in Adrian then onto Tucumcari, the Blue Hole and finishing in Santa Fe.
Petrified Forest

Travelled through the national park today. Situated 20 miles outside Holbrook.
Day 8 Santa Fe to Holbrook

Busy day taking in Grants, Gallup then heading to the Petrified Forest before arriving at the Wigwam Motel at Holbrook.
Wigwam Motel

One of my favourite places to stay on route 66.
Day 9 Holbrook to Monument Valley

Long drive today going through Winslow, Meteor crater, Twin Arrows then the drive 3 hours to Monument Valley. Road was closed due to an accident so had to do 5 miles off road!
Monument Valley

Trip around the park with great light
Sunrise Monument Valley

Very cold at -4 but clear skys.
Grand Canyon

Great drive along the South Rim.
Williams

My favourite town on the trip.
Seligman

Old town on the original route.
Day 11 Williams to Kingman

The last part of today's trip takes in the Caverns and Hackbury before arriving at the 1937 El Travatore.
Sunrise El Travatore

Unfortunately the sign is not lit up. The owner says struck by lightning but I suspect it's too expensive to repair. Lovely sunrise over the mountains.
Oatman

Day 12 Kingman to Barstow

After our first stop at Oatman we continue west ending up at Barstow.