Route 66 - St. Louis to Springfield


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October 15th 2009
Published: October 15th 2009
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Now, as you're reading these entries, don't think that a trip down Route 66 is all play and no work. It's draining at times- mentally, emotionally, and physically. When we headed out of St. Louis this morning, I had little more than four and a half hours worth of sleep. When you've been driving all day and you try running off of that kind of recharge, you're in for a crash... well, not a car crash... Read Full Entry



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Original Route 66 bridgeOriginal Route 66 bridge
Original Route 66 bridge

Heading towards Devil's Elbow
Devil's ElbowDevil's Elbow
Devil's Elbow

Overlooking Big Piney River
Devil's ElbowDevil's Elbow
Devil's Elbow

Over looking Big Piney River
Route 66 BywayRoute 66 Byway
Route 66 Byway

Leaving Devil's Elbow
Original alignmentOriginal alignment
Original alignment

Note how the interstate follows Route 66
Munger Moss MotelMunger Moss Motel
Munger Moss Motel

Tall highway signs were their only way to attract the attention of tired travelers heading west
Bell Restaurant Bell Restaurant
Bell Restaurant

Gas station food is always some of the best
Old Mobile Service StationOld Mobile Service Station
Old Mobile Service Station

You can still see the Mobile Oil flying horse faded into the front of the station.
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NOAH

The Musical. A great one.



16th October 2009

Enjoyed your post of your trip. If you haven done it yet you ought to consider the Hwy 1 Pacific Coast Highway next. Jeff and I just took a week to drive from San Fran to Los Angeles. We mostly stayed at local motels along the way. The trip could have been longer but we have been to SF recently and weve spent a lot of time in the LA area so we merely used those two places to fly in and out of, other wise I would say 10-14 days would have been needed. And yes, traveling is extremely taxing and demanding takes alot out of a person. Ha-seriously, I did sleep a solid 9 hours the first night back at home; not normal.
16th October 2009

Enjoyed your post of your trip. If you haven done it yet you ought to consider the Hwy 1 Pacific Coast Highway next. Jeff and I just took a week to drive from San Fran to Los Angeles. We mostly stayed at local motels along the way. The trip could have been longer but we have been to SF recently and weve spent a lot of time in the LA area so we merely used those two places to fly in and out of, other wise I would say 10-14 days would have been needed. And yes, traveling is extremely taxing and demanding takes alot out of a person. Ha-seriously, I did sleep a solid 9 hours the first night back at home; not normal.

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