Even More Foreigners on Route 66

SCANDINAVIA


Monday night a large group of motorcyclists checked into the Route 66 Hotel in Springfield, Illinois, where we spent three nights (and drank across the street at the Curve Inn and ate twice at the Cozy Dog). Several had what I had thought a few days ago were Danish flags but now know to be Norway's.

The desk clerk told me they were from a Norwegian company that gives Route 66 tours and that this particular group was made up of tour guides. I guess the company must be planning on really expanding their tours along the road.


DOWN UNDER

Met up again with the Kathryn and Darren, the couple from Australia that make Liz and I look like we don't really much care about Route 66, Tuesday. Talk about your GUNG HO!!! Met them at the Cozy Dog talking with none other than the Official Artist of 66, Bob Waldemire.

Talked with them awhile, but they were anxious to get back to the Route 66 Hotel as they had been upgraded to a suite for free. We've stayed there about 15 times over the years and NEVER been upgraded. They got a late start the next day and followed several hours behind us the whole way to Pontiac.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with them the next time they're over here. Maybe even meet them "Down Under. Who knows?