Spriengfield in Missouri
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tanarillBecause a Springfield in Illinois and a Springfield in Ohio aren't enough, obviously.
Route 66 Day 3:
Yesterday we didn't even start driving until noon, so . . . not much distance. I did, however, get lots of sleep. That made up for it.
Right at the beginning, we failed to go to Six Flags, which we would have done except that it was raining. So we drove through really very beautiful country instead. You never realize how bloody huge America is until you drive it like this . . .
We had lunch in yet another small town, at a third-generation family restaurant. Why people insist on adding pickle relish and eggs to tuna, I do not know. The tea was mediocre at best. The pie was superb. At train that was at least 45 cars long went by right while we were eating. Then we started driving again.
We stopped to visit the Meramec Caverns about 2 PM. They are aggressively advertised from halfway through Illinois, and they weren't even very spectacular caves. But they were pretty, had both stalactites and stalagmites, including an absolutely huge one that's been there for 30 million years at least. The lighting, which was in bright neon colors, helped. I got dripped on. T-shirts were purchase for my father and JJ. Driving was resumed at 4.15 PM.
Then we drove around on more backroads. We did try to buy some grapes, but it appears that they were frosted dead this year and it's too early in any case. So no grapes.
The last hour was spent on I-44 at 80, because we had to get to Springfield. MW purchased some foods for today, then we went out for Thai and got leftovers also. Back at the hotel. Got online. MW calls the intarwebs my security blanket. I rather think she's right, so you are all made aware of this fact.
Today, I took a shower. That's my sole accomplishment so far.
Tomorrow, I meets Emmy!
Route 66 Day 3:
Yesterday we didn't even start driving until noon, so . . . not much distance. I did, however, get lots of sleep. That made up for it.
Right at the beginning, we failed to go to Six Flags, which we would have done except that it was raining. So we drove through really very beautiful country instead. You never realize how bloody huge America is until you drive it like this . . .
We had lunch in yet another small town, at a third-generation family restaurant. Why people insist on adding pickle relish and eggs to tuna, I do not know. The tea was mediocre at best. The pie was superb. At train that was at least 45 cars long went by right while we were eating. Then we started driving again.
We stopped to visit the Meramec Caverns about 2 PM. They are aggressively advertised from halfway through Illinois, and they weren't even very spectacular caves. But they were pretty, had both stalactites and stalagmites, including an absolutely huge one that's been there for 30 million years at least. The lighting, which was in bright neon colors, helped. I got dripped on. T-shirts were purchase for my father and JJ. Driving was resumed at 4.15 PM.
Then we drove around on more backroads. We did try to buy some grapes, but it appears that they were frosted dead this year and it's too early in any case. So no grapes.
The last hour was spent on I-44 at 80, because we had to get to Springfield. MW purchased some foods for today, then we went out for Thai and got leftovers also. Back at the hotel. Got online. MW calls the intarwebs my security blanket. I rather think she's right, so you are all made aware of this fact.
Today, I took a shower. That's my sole accomplishment so far.
Tomorrow, I meets Emmy!
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Date: 2007-07-01 02:26 am (UTC)Piiiiiiie. Yay pie!