Woke this morning in Springfield IL to another covering of snow, unlike the UK though, life goes on even with a couple of inches of snow, by the time we'd chomped our way through another huge breakfast of eggs, biscuits, ( a sort of muffin/crumpet),bacon, sausage gravy and bucket loads of coffee, the roads were cleared and we were able to set off. The old 66 follows alongside the interstate for a fair way along this stretch only veering away briefly to visit quaint little farming towns along the way. Diners, gift shops and other roadside distractions try to make you pull over and part with a few dollars.
Am I shrinking or is furniture getting bigger?
Not far out of Springfield we stumbled across a classic cars sales place, several huge barns were filled with every type of classic American car you could think off. Model T's, studebakers, cadilacs, lincolns. All for sale, all rust free. 100s and 100s of fantasticly stunning cars.
The long straight roads of Illinios made way for trees, hills and rivers as we made our way into Missouri. The majestic Mississippi River provides the state border and a visit to the now obsolete Chain of Rocks bridge across the river is a Route 66 must-see.
Mississippi Fred
Night 2 sees us resting at the Munger Moss Motel, Lebanon MO. A proper 1940s route 66 motel, run by Ramona and Fred. Cosy rooms and a parking bay for the car right outside.
Tomorrow Oklahoma, Tulsa to be precise. And we're only 24 hours away. I think I know a song about that.
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