Maryville, IL

Finally, we start the journey we have chatted about for months - Route 66! We are driving it, learning the song as we drive and meeting the people along the route. As we knew already the route starts and stops, but as soon as it re-starts the sign is there to inform you.

We firstly drove from Chicago to Decatour, a flat landscape with mostly corn farming and "Lodging, Eating or Wagering" information signs. We made sure we had some appropriate music - Blues Brothers and various takes on "Route 66". Next day we drove to Maryville on the outskirts of St. Louis, and checked into our first motel, feels like we are in a weird movie!

We popped out for dinner in a "Family style restaurant" and then experience Bobby's Frozen Custard. What an All American family experience, old style radio music, families, first dates and grandma and grandpa all indulging, all outside!

This is the radio which also doubles up as a seat.

We soaked up the atmosphere and came across a collection of great Harley Davidsons and also several old cars, all polished up for their Saturday night out. Ian got chatting and yes we did a deal bought this lovely 57 Chevrolet Bel Air, now we we drive in style! Not really but yes we both got to feel the leather and pretend!