The Last 2 Days : On Route 66

 

The final chapter of the adventure!

The morning began at the Route 66 Car Museum in  Victorville, California. Talk about saving the best for last!

The museum at Victorville

Three hours later, the group cheered as we reached the end of Route 66 at the Santa Monica Pier. 

We each had a photo taken

We ate dinner, then watched the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Chicago was a distant memory. 

 

Smile!  We have done it!

The next day, we ate breakfast at The Original Farmers Maret in LA, toured Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and a major film studio. 

The Hollywood Tour

That night we shared drinks and memories of our trip together. 

At night, there is energy in the air.

As we parted company, it felt like saying goodbye to people I wished I could see again.

A bit hazy, but the iconic sign is there.

My partner and I usually travel on our own. However, with so many miles and so much to see, we opted to tried a tour.  It was a great experience. 

Coca-Cola - it’s the real thing…
(Though this mock set is not!)

We soon formed a friendly, sharing team. The mornings began early. We breakfasted together, rolled the miles away, learned a lot, and waved to one another on the sidewalks of the towns.

In the evenings, we shared photos on our Facebook page and greeted one another like long-time friends in restaurants.

A perfect end to the trail.

And you know what? 

That is what Route 66 has done and continues to do for the many people who travel the “Mother Road.” 

It draws traveling companions closer and even strangers share the camaraderie of touching a part of living history.

That’s it - the end of this adventure!