Day 6 - Davenport, Iowa to Springfield, IL - ROUTE 66 starts TODAY!!!




Two more hours of Interstate, then south 20 minutes to start in Dwight, IL.  I have already booked at the Route 66 Hotel in Springfield (the first Holiday Inn) so I am committed to the schedule today.  Mileage is half of what the last few days have required, but so much more to see!

So here I go!!


PS - some readers have said they could not post comments.  Apparently a google account is required, but I found a setting that lets everyone participate!  I have looked forward to reading and posting every night, so keep it up!

John

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  1. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 7:45 AM

    I find myself getting giddy like a little girl reading your post. Thanks for sharing.
    Mike C

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  2. Dick S.May 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM

    Good going! You pounded through the lead up to 66 in great shape. Now you can slow it down and live the history of the Mother Road.

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  3. OTMay 4, 2022 at 9:02 AM

    Holiday Inn may be way out of your comfort zone. I think you are in for a culture shock. Looking forward to the next instalments.

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  4. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    Oh, your going to have a night of luxury. Love your posts, can't wait to see you guys down the line!

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  5. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 9:06 AM

    That anonomys is your sister!

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    1. JohnLarsenMay 4, 2022 at 6:37 PM

      Yes, please identify yourselves youse guys without a google account. I know, they will steal your data and your bank accounts will be drained.

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  6. JohnLarsenMay 4, 2022 at 8:48 PM

    Actually OT, what I meant was this was Holiday Inn "numero uno" I will show you the decor on a later post, but lets just say it is a less original version of the Bates Motel.

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