Route 66 - Day 1

My New Journey!

Initially, there were concerns due to winter storm warnings in the area.  The roads were in pretty bad shape, and I found myself traveling through the ruts in snow several inches deep.  At one on-ramp, trucks were stuck blocking the road, requiring me to continue to the next exit and turning around so that I could approach the exchange from the other direction.  Quite challenging, but I love honing my adverse weather driving skills!

Others were  not so fortunate.  After crossing into Indiana on their Toll Road, I watch in my rear view mirror as a car fishtailed, then ran right into an overpass guardrail.  Cars behind this vehicle immediately lost control trying to avoid the crashing vehicle, and they kicked you so much snow I could no longer see the traffic.  They must have blocked the road, since for many miles I did not see and any other cars behind me except for one that had passed through before this incident!

After arriving in Chicago and finding the beginning of Route 66, I settled in for what I had hoped would be another nice journey.  I would soon learn how nice it would be!


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My car in a rest area on the Ohio Turnpike
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I had stopped here for a few hours for a nap, and awoke to worse conditions than when I initially stopped.
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This is the another view of the rea.
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Entering Indiana
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The Indiana Toll Road.  Deceiving view as the road was very slippery at points.
20041223006.jpg Entering Chicago!
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Chicago
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White Sox Stadium
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Another view of the city.
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Sear's Tower
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The beginning of Route 66!
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Sear's Tower from below.
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One of my first Route 66 signs.
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Chicago Speedway!
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A restaurant that looked similar to one where I used to work (Mr. Steak.)
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Outside of the restaurant.
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An old portion of the original Route 66!
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There were plenty of roadside attractions, and signage to explain what to see.
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An old service station.
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Another view.
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More info
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My car at the end of the day.

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