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Chicago to Springfield. Followed the old road today. Went through some amazing small towns on the way, and spotted a number of historic 66 landmarks. The most famous for this section is a 25' fibregalss attraction called the Gemini giant, one of only 3 left ,made to attract travellers into the adjacent diner. He's a bit of a legend in Wilmington, but despite this I couldnt help but leg hump him, ( see pic), much to the horror of the patrons at the garage opposite. Priceless.
Saw another giant in Atlanta, Il, this time holding a hot dog. There's another on the route somewhere, but once youve seen a 25' man holding a long stiff item in his hands, youve seen them all.
Supper in the cozy dog drive in, in Springfield, serving cozy dogs on the 66 since 1946. I could feel my arteries hardening as I took each bite. Les had 911 on speed dial. Or not. It could have been a ruse.
Did a bit of retail therapy at an outlet centre en route so thrift store for the next few days.
Met a couple of french guys doing the same as us , ( not leg humping - route 66), but have allowed themselves 5 days. ( We have 3 weeks) . FFS . Its all in the planning. Dont know french for "Good luck with that" is. Expect to see a shrine of load of flowers and a Paris St Germain top pinned to a fence somewhere over the next couple of days. Will take a pic if i find it hahahahaha.
St louis tomorrow. Gateway to the West. Cant wait.
Nite nite.
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Macca x Bon chance!