US-20 in Illinois-- Part 3-- Galena

Before getting to downtown Galena, we took a look at the Grant Hills Motel, a classic mom and pop place on the outskirts of town. It looks well-kept up from the outside, and we'll probably stay there next time through, but since this was an anniversary, we drove on westward on US-20 to the Ramada, which is built on the site of the old Palace Motel, where we stayed on the honeymoon. It is next to a 19th-century mansion that is a B&B, and the Palace Campgrounds.

After checking into the room, we went across the street to the Keg and Casket and bought a little Blue Nun, as in the wine, our traditional wine. This bottle actually will be for next year, as we already had one along with us.

Drove to downtown Galena and park on that historic main street and went to some stores looking for possible souvenirs. Most were closed since it was after 5 PM by then.

However, I did find a neat anniversary card at one, featuring an older couple standing outside their 60s car. She is looking puzzled at a map while he has his head in his hands and looking lost. Inside it says, very true for us, "Still Lost in Love." Thought this to be very appropriate.

Stopped at our favorite Galena watering hole, the VFW, and had some drinks. The bartender and another customer bought us one apiece when they heard it was our anniversary and we had spent it in Galena. Those two buck bottles of beer, regular price, are a hard deal to beat.

Eating at the Log Cabin Next. --RoadDog