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- Day 1
- Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 10:54 AM
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 75 ft
EnglandHeathrow Terminal 351°28’7” N 0°27’41” W
Travelling to Chicago
November 3, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Flying with BA on a Dreamliner to O'Hare int airport in Chicago. Flight time around 7 hours 40 minutes. My companions are all making their way to the Club Quarters Hotel from different destinations soRead more
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- Day 2
- Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:52 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 574 ft
United StatesBraidwood41°15’55” N 88°12’36” W
Day 2 to Springfield IL
November 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Breakfast at the bar next to the hotel then a quick visit to the "Route 66 Begins" sign before heading out of Chicago on Route 66. Stops at Joliete, Wilmington, Pontiac and Atlanta. Arrived La Quinta,Read more
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 413 ft
- United StatesMeadow Heights38°41’4” N 90°0’55” W
Day 3 St Louis
November 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Wet day today but plenty to see and do. Coffee at the Cozy Dog Drive In then early lunch at the Ariston Cafe. Stops at the Classic Cars then the Rabbit Rsnch. Owner Henry passed away in August anotherRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:55 PM
- 🌙 14 °C
- Altitude: 1,335 ft
- United StatesSpringfield37°12’31” N 93°15’45” W
Day 4 Springfield MI
November 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Full day from St Louis to Springfield. Heavy rain saw the Meremec Caverns closed due to flooding and a detour due to a closed section of the 66 road. Saw Cuba, Fanning,Lebanon and the usual sights inRead more
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- Day 5
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:26 AM
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: 1,335 ft
- United StatesSpringfield37°12’31” N 93°15’45” W
Rail Haven Motel
November 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Classic motel on Route 66. Elvis stayed in room 409 in the 50's.
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- Day 5
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:01 PM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 1,217 ft
- United StatesLillard Park35°27’43” N 97°35’59” W
Day 5 to Oklahoma City
November 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Long day today visiting the Gay Parita, Iggys Diner, Galena, Eds Totem Poles, the Blue Whale at Catoosa, the Skyliner Motel and Pops.
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- Day 6
- Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5:41 PM
- 🌬 6 °C
- Altitude: 3,632 ft
- United StatesEl Alamo Park35°11’29” N 101°49’9” W
Day 6 Amarillo
November 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
Great day travelling through Oklahoma and Texas. Lots of dereliction and a new bug ranch on the outskirts of Amarillo. The old one has been removed.
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- Day 6
- Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6:50 PM
- 🌙 4 °C
- Altitude: 3,727 ft
- United StatesSoncy35°11’18” N 101°55’43” W
Kabuki Romanza
November 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 4 °C
Great night out as usual in this Japanese restaurant.
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- Day 7
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM
- ☀️ 3 °C
- Altitude: 7,008 ft
- United StatesThe Santa Fe Plaza National Historic Landmark35°41’20” N 105°56’18” W
Santa Fe
November 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
Visits to the Cadillac Ranch, mid point at Adrian, Tucumcari, Blue Hole and Santa Fe. Heavy snow a couple of days ago in Santa Fe.
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- Day 8
- Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:51 PM
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 5,492 ft
- United StatesPaulcell Place34°56’41” N 109°46’35” W
Day 8 to Holbrook
November 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Long drive visiting Grants, Gallup and the Petrified Forest National Park before arriving at our Wigwams in Holbrook.
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- Day 9
- Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:19 AM
- ☀️ -2 °C
- Altitude: 5,066 ft
- United StatesHolbrook34°54’9” N 110°10’6” W
Wigwam Motel
November 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ -2 °C
Sunrise at the Wigwam Motel.
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- Day 9
- Monday, November 11, 2024 at 3:49 PM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 5,118 ft
- United StatesRain God Mesa36°56’27” N 110°3’48” W
Monument Valley
November 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Breakfast at the Cameleon Cafe then stood on the corner of Winslow Arizona. Short drive to the Meteor Crater and Twin Arrows. 3 hours to Monument Valley then a drive round the park. Arrived at theRead more
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:44 AM
- ☀️ 3 °C
- Altitude: 5,725 ft
- United StatesKayenta Airport36°42’27” N 110°15’14” W
Sunrise Monument Valley
November 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C
Early start at 5.30 but worth it.
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- Day 10
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:26 PM
- 🌬 6 °C
- Altitude: 7,175 ft
- United StatesMoran Point36°0’17” N 111°55’26” W
Grand Canyon
November 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 6 °C
Shots along the South Rim. Staying at the Yavapai Lodge. A stones through from the rim.
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- Day 11
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:11 AM
- ☀️ 2 °C
- Altitude: 6,998 ft
- United StatesGrandeur Point36°3’15” N 112°7’11” W
Sunrise Grand Canyon
November 13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Another early start but a stunning view from Mather Point.
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- Day 11
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 3,465 ft
- United StatesFoothill Vista Mobile Home Park35°12’56” N 114°0’47” W
Day 11 Drive to Kingman
November 13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
One of my favourite drives on Route 66 taking in Williams, Seligman, the caverns, Hackberry and finishing with a milkshake at Mr D'zs.
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- Day 12
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:08 PM
- 🌙 16 °C
- Altitude: 2,156 ft
- United StatesH Street Soccer Fields34°53’38” N 117°3’2” W
Day 12 to Barstow
November 14, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Penultimate day of the trip taking in Oatman, Goffs, Amboy and the Baghdad Cafe before arriving in Barstow. Last dinner at the Firehouse in town.
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- Day 13
- Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM
- 🌬 17 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
- United StatesCarousel Park34°0’32” N 118°29’52” W
Santa Monica
November 15, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Arrived at the Pier. Stops at one of my favourite places Elmers Bottle Tree Ranch and the Chinese Theatre. Quite a trip.
