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Final wrap up and comments on the trip

Rock’n’Roll and Route 66 Pilgrimage

Historic Route 66, the most famous road in America, meets The Driveby Tourist! You are reading a travelog of one man's experiences on Route 66. As well as including my…

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Route 66 and return – Final wrap up – Random thoughts and ramblings

Believe I’ve been going on too long about this trip. This will be my final post on that trip. (Hold your applause, please!) I may be able to provide a…

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Route 66 Wrap up – Part 2

Route 66 has a bit of everything. From the serious to the funny to the “kitschy”. Time to look at the serious side of things. In Jerome MO, there is…

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Route 66 Wrap up – Part 1

Really, the purpose of my trip was to complete Route 66 from Chicago to LA. I also drove back home with the rental car and saw more of the country.…

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Day after the day following Route 66 trip! Wrap up

I made it all the way on Route 66! Chicago to La La Land! Decided theme song for my trip was “I did it My Way”. Since it’s lyrics, doesn’t…

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Day after Day 17 – Route 66 Postmortem

Route 66 Postmortem - Day after Day 17 Route 66 Postmortem has got me Tired today. Driving caught up with me. First off the block today: I'm a "Road Scholar"!…

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Day 17 – Pasadena CA to Santa Monica Pier CA – End of the Road!!!

I'm here!  On Santa Monica Pier. Finally eating. First time all day and it's nearly 4 PM PT. Excited to get here! But first, a couple of places before arrival.…

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Day 16 – Barstow CA to Pasadena CA

Hello again! Got a late start. Didn't sleep well (not your problem, right?) but underway. Lunch in Victorville after visiting the Route 66 Museum here. http://califrt66museum.org/ First pictures from Barstow.  Barstow…

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Day 15 – Kingman AZ to Barstow CA

Still morning as I write this. "Drove by" several attractions this morning already. Breakfast at Mr. D'z. Recommended by several of the tour books. Visitor Center across the street. There…

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Day 14 – Winslow AZ to Kingman AZ

Afternoon already. Oh, now it's evening and I'm updating the blog for the final time. Disclose the answers to the earlier quiz and name the winner. See bottom of page.…

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Day 13 – Holbrook AZ to Winslow AZ

Good morning all for Day 13 - Holbrook AZ to Winslow, AZ! I backtracked about 25 miles to Petrified Forest National Park. Also home to the Painted Desert. For now,…

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Day 12 – Albuquerque NM to Holbrook AZ

Hello again! For the Day 12 - Albuquerque NM start. I started the day in Albuquerque. Having lunch in Grants, NM. About 80 miles from AZ.  Enchilada, Chimichanga and a…

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Day 11 – Santa Fe NM to Albuquerque NM

Good morning everyone! Was going to go up to Taos but decided to skip it. Not on Route 66 and more driving to do. Seeing some sights here and heading…

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Day 10 – Amarillo TX to Santa Fe NM

Started Day 10 driving to Midpoint Cafe in tiny Adrian TX.  This picture was fun. Changed the aspect ratio to greatly exaggerated width. Did it that way to emphasize the…

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Day 9 – Sayre OK to Amarillo TX

Another great day to be on the road from Sayre OK to Amarillo TX! It's been shirt-sleeve weather as well. However, locals are still dressing warmer. Apparently, 65 isn't shirt-sleeve…

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Day 8 – Oklahoma City OK to Sayre OK – Tomorrow Texas!

Already seen a few things this morning. Waiting for my next attraction here which opens at noon. Hitting the road and seeing Route 66 related sights is my goal on…

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