The Mother Road

“U.S. Route 66 was christened in 1926. It started in Grand Park in Chicago, reached across more than 2,400 miles, three time zones and eight states - Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California - before it dead-ended at Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. It was the country’s first two-lane road linking the shores of Lake Michigan and the Pacific Ocean. It was Bobby Troup’s ‘GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66”, a song that became a state of mind. Because it went through the center of so many towns, ite became the ‘MAIN STREAT OF AMERICA’. John Steinbeck called it ‘The Mother Road.’” ... and I drove the full length of it!

From Feb 10 - 19, 2007 I experienced the pleasure of getting to know this historic route.

This blog provides insight into my trip and into American culture of the 20th century.

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I hope you enjoy my wonderful trip ...

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