Drove to Galena, Illinois, today. Thirty-six years ago, a very tired, newly-wed couple arrived here around 2 AM in the morning, after a wedding and reception in Dekalb, Illinois.
We are staying at the Ramada which was built on the site of the Palace Hotel, where we stayed that night. The Palace was a classic mom and pop place to which we returned many times over the years.
MORE AND MORE ROAD CONSTRUCTION
This summer can surely be called the season of orange road flowers as we encountered it most of the way after leaving home, despite several changes in our usual route.
We ended up taking Il-176 to Marengo, where we picked up US-20 and took it the rest of the way.
ONE BEAUTIFUL DRIVE
I have driven many roads during my days, but US-20, the US Grant Highway as it is called, is one of the most scenic. For anyone who thinks Illinois is flat, I invite them to take a ride, especially the stretch west of Stockton.
Like Willie Said. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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