The Cruise of the Mother Road Day One

We are weary road warriors. But we are glad to be nestled into our room at the Munger Moss Motel. The Munger Moss Motel has turned out to be a gem. And that gem is Ramona. We haven't met her officially yet. But she is looking forward to meeting us in the morning. When you call and tell her that you will be late, she will call you "dear" no less than 6 times. The Munger Moss Motel itself is an iconic Route 66 motel. Right down to the pink and black tiled bathroom. Look for pictures tomorrow.

Points of Interests today:
- A man playing the harmonica while we waited in line at Lou's.
- A bum singing a song on a Chicago street corner...with a sign that read, "Why lie, it's for beer"
- "California or Bust" car in Joliet
- The Gemini Giant in Wilmington
- Gardner, IL with its two cell jail. A cell for each of us...but no one to take a picture.
- Drinking Coke out of a glass bottle in Atlanta. The Palms Diner is fantastic. It was great to have mom and Marsha drive out and have lunch with us.
- Many cool signs along the way in IL and MO.
- If you get in late and need ice, the bowling alley will give you two cups of it. As long as you ask nicely.

Not so Cool Points of Interests:
- The lack of proper Route 66 labeling in MO.

Most popular played song on the radio:
- The Climb by Miley Cyrus (I already despise this song)

Total Miles today:
522