{"id":6114,"date":"2018-10-19T12:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.desfenetressurlemonde.com\/?p=6114"},"modified":"2020-04-13T20:45:21","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T19:45:21","slug":"route66","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.desfenetressurlemonde.com\/en\/route66\/","title":{"rendered":"Road 66"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aaaah who does not know the famous Route66<\/strong>, the Mother Road. This mythical road<\/strong> synonym of road trips and adventures<\/strong> ! It connects Chicago to Los Angeles<\/strong> (more exactly Santa Monica), from East to West and crosses so almost the whole country<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We had already been able to ride on small portions in 2015 and 2016 in the sandstone of our constant zigzags aiming to see a maximum of the country, and we told ourselves that we would do it all one day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It's now done !\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, not Harley, hair in the wind but fortunately because in the month of November \/ December, it is still a little cool, especially in the East.<\/p>\n

As you probably know (or not, little booster) we left Quebec at the end of November 2017<\/strong>, to join at first the peninsula of Baja California (low California) in Mexico.<\/p>\n

So much to say that the Route 66 route seemed to be perfect for us.<\/p>\n

In all, almost 4000kms, 8 states<\/strong> (Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California) and 3 time zones to go!<\/p>\n

US Route 66, was established in 1926<\/strong>, gathering portions of existing roads, but it was only ten years later that the road was paved in its entirety and was therefore the first transcontinental tarmac road in America<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the years that followed,\u00a0 <\/span>especially after the war, Route66 was a major route<\/strong>. From where nicknames of Mother Road or Main Street USA<\/strong>, developing around her many cities and lots of shops.<\/p>\n

And then, the motorway network has appeared. The 66, was gradually abandoned in favor of the Interstate<\/strong>, until she is declassified in 1985<\/strong>. Leading to their loss, several villages and businesses that lived only by the famous road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who saw the animated movie "Cars", it's a bit like this story that tells the first opus. There are also a lot of references more or less hidden ..<\/p>\n

For all, route 66, remains a mythical road, that good numbers of associations and individuals are trying to preserve<\/strong>. Renovated service stations, museums ... the most famous road in the United States<\/strong>, although more formal, is now a way of plunge into every facet of America<\/strong> following the famous sign "Historic Route 66"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This crossing is a journey<\/strong>, see a stop in time, but also an incredible sampling and natural, cultural and historical testimony of the country. City dwellers, farmers, Native Americans ... the meetings are numerous on the 66<\/strong> and are all identities of their own in the country of Uncle Sam<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The adventure begins in Illinois in the town of the bandit Al Capone.<\/p>\n

Beginning of Mother Road, Chicago<\/strong>, although nicknamed "Windy City"<\/strong> is a most enjoyable city where it is always a pleasure to walk around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is clearly one of our favorite cities in the USA<\/strong>. We had been able to visit it for several days already during our first visit in November 2015. The dynamism that reigns there is fascinating. Enter classical and popular culture<\/strong>, Chicago is a city where you can enjoy to go to the museum<\/strong>, that of see a basketball game<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Located on the edge of Lake Michigan<\/strong>there are beaches in the city center.<\/p>\n

A river runs through the city center<\/strong> and a multitude of bridges span it. All this water that winds in the middle of the buildings definitely gives a crazy charm to the city<\/strong> !<\/p>\n

In chapter places not to be missed<\/strong>, we think first of all Bean<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This big giant bean chrome<\/strong> Reflecting the city is the main attraction here. The sign of the beginning of Route 66<\/strong> is not very far.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then climb to the top of the Willys Tower<\/strong> to have a dominant view of the city is really top. Floor<\/strong> from different points of view is in glass<\/strong>... assured vertigo!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the Gastronomic chapter, the famous Deep Dish pizza<\/strong> is THE Chicago specialty! It's almost a pie so thick. The first time we are always surprised by the size announced on the menu: "Bah 6 inches is very small! I'm going to take the big ... "and paf ... we're getting on the pitch!<\/p>\n

For the future we let you go see our special article on Chicago (coming soon ...)<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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Seeing the sign "Route66 Begin"<\/strong>we thought we were driving slowly following the signs. But coming out of Chicago, we quickly realized that we would have to stay on the lookout (they are not always visible) and be wary of each intersection (sometimes there is no sign or they disappeared) to finish in decoration at some ...) and then over the years there have been reworking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sometimes you have to choose if you want ride on the 66s of the 30s or the 40s<\/strong>... It is for this reason that you will find different mileage for the length of the 66. They are each small detours but ultimately make a big difference.<\/p>\n

To tell you all, it is difficult to drive permanently on US Route 66<\/strong>, especially on the eastern part.<\/p>\n

Moreover, we risk disappointing some, but you do not always drive on the original Mother Road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

First because some sections were used to build the highway<\/strong> : largely the I40.<\/p>\n

Others, not maintained, were gradually invaded by mother nature. But rest assured a new road runs along, so you will always have an eye on it except for a few times when you will come across a "Dead End". Anyway a real part of cache cache<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But promised we did it from beginning to end<\/strong>. Even taking a detour to see what was next (yes we are too curious), we have always taken where we were.<\/p>\n

A bit like Mike Horn with his tour of the equator for those who read the book (without comparison of course)!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Often 66 is presented in three parts:<\/p>\n