Another record - Suzanne and I on the road by 6:45! The whole day was spent alternating between I-40 West and Old Route 66, which is like a frontage road to I-40 in most places. As you know, Route 66 was the first connected highway across the U.S. - well from Chicago to L.A. actually. Our starting point was the Comfort Inn in Amarillo, and it had the spirit!
Route 66 is referred to as the "Mother Road," and many Americans want to retrace the old route. Unfortunately, much of the original highway - two lanes by the way - is now in total disrepair and cannot be travelled. Other parts are under the current I-40 and other interstates. But there is still come left and there are still towns that hearken back to the "old days."
We picked it up in Amarillo, TX and left it in Albuquerque, NM - not much, but better than nothing, and some of the best. Not only that, but we travelled Route 66 on my 66th birthday! We wanted to see the famous Cadillac Ranch, but were given bad directions and missed it. However, we didn't miss the famous Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, TX. It is exactly half way between Chicago and L.A. and the people are fantastic and love to talk about route 66. Needless to say (as the photo shows) Suzanne and I bought a "few" things. The Midpoint was credited in the animated movie "Cars."
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