That simple identifier has opened doors of conversation, recognition, connections and info that we may have never been shared without this bond. Yesterday at the Route 66 State Park visitor center close to Eureka, MO we met Rodney Rathmann. No big deal until he told us his son married Chris and Claire Nuechterlein’s daughter. Chris …
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Are the Meramec Caverns COOL?
Absolutely….a chilling 58 degrees and stunning mineral deposits! These awesome stalagmites and stalagmites plus an underground fascinating River can only be seen to be truly appreciated. The iconic signage along Rte 66 creates its own tourist buzz. Our walking tour with guide only covered 1.2 miles of the 20 some miles underground. Jesse and Frank …
Cubbies vs Cardinals!
Cheered on those Cubbies for their 10th inning home-run! Go Cubs Go! Pic of beautiful Stadium from the Arch and ground. Perfect weather and perfect park side BBQ restaurant.
Meet us in St Louie
The ‘Arch’ is the Gateway to the West….a simply fascinating design and stupendous execution. Just watching the movie if it’s construction gave me goosebumps! You’ll see several shots here from the riverboat on the Mississippi, the ground and from the top of the Arch accesses by a Tram. For all you architects or engineers, welders …
Rare Rte 66 Covbleatone
1.4 miles of cobblestone was smoother than much of the pavement we traversed going from Springfield to St Louis!
A Day with Honest Abe
Spending the day in Springfield, IL at Lincoln Museum, his neighborhood home of 17 years and his tomb caused us to pause. While I didn’t realize that there were 4 candidates for President and how many ridiculed his views on slavery, he soldiered on in his beliefs for unity and a better union without division. …
RV’s Have Changed
Can’t imagine doing Rte 66 in some of these relics, but we do t get to choose when the road calls our name!
All about the Road and Gas Stations
My devotion yesterday sums up the day. “Wherever we are, May we walk toward the Good, welcoming new people and new ideas along the way.” So these words by Pope Francis appear to be specifically written for this journey across America. “This is important: to get to know people, listen, expand the circle of ideas. …
The journey begins May 21
So the day has finally arrived for the Route 66 Journey to begin! Two years later almost to the day. Here’s a couple updates: we’re in our RV also affectionate known as the RB instead of the Z 28 Cameron. Space, reliability and a healthy dislike of sleeping things in and out of hotels are …
Beyond Brats and Kraut 