22-MAY-2006
start of route 66
adams street in chicago - the start of route 66. It was fun trying to get here. You're not supposed to stop anywhere or you risk a hefty fine (I did it anyway).
22-MAY-2006
racine ave
"1634 Racine - you know, I use to have a friend who lived there"
22-MAY-2006
launching pad drive-in
a classic 66 restaurant - stopped here for lunch. Note the gemini giant in the background.
22-MAY-2006
gemini giant
at the launching pad drive-in
wilmington, IL
22-MAY-2006
gas station
there are several of these on the old 66. Looks like a bunch of people just bought this stuff on ebay and stuck it in front of a building.
22-MAY-2006
sinclair gas station
this one had a creepy looking guy inside - I took the picture and drove away
22-MAY-2006
meramec caverns barn ad
considering the caverns are like 250 miles from here, it's an interesting find. There used to be hundreds of these barn ads around but they have since been outlawed.
22-MAY-2006
spaghetti
ok - this place sells spaghetti in a bucket. WTF???
22-MAY-2006
cozy drive in
the home of the original cozy dog (corn dog to most people)
springfield, IL
22-MAY-2006
murano at cozy drive in
stopped in for a cozy dog - the place was empty. Lots of cool route 66 memorabilia inside.
22-MAY-2006
chain of rocks bridge and mississippi
the old chain of rocks bridge - closed to traffic however you can walk or bike across it now. Note the 22 degree bend in the middle of the span.
22-MAY-2006
chain of rocks bridge
I walked from Illinois to Missouri on the bridge. This is the first place so far that has creeped me out - it's sooooo isolated and deserted. There were a few other people walking across the bridge for what looked like their daily exercise routine.
