Eating my way through Illinois Springfield, Il to Sullivan Mo.

Even more proud to be from Illinois after two days of riding through Abe Lincoln's home.  The historic Route 66 is marked very well. Every turn is worth taking.
 Another warm day filled with sun.  Lots of fall festivals going on in many small towns.  Every time we stop we meet the nicest people who want to talk about our trip.  Everyone comments, "I want to take the same trip someday"
Many Route 66'ers are out there traveling with us.  Every stop through Illinois we see the same two women and their dogs.  Many people from Europe, Australia making the trip.
Had a chance to visit with a friend, Jon Kauffman in Springfield. Bought a water bottle at the Springfield Harley store.
Had a corn dog on a stick, before leaving Springfield and then custard in St. Louis. Very NOT healthy.  Today will be a better eating day in Missouri.
St. Louis was a traffic night mare driving through. Failed to get a picture of the Arch, too much traffic.

Abe Lincoln's Memorial in Springfield, IL

As the sign says, " Famous" and they were very good. Springfield, Illinois

The only remaining brick paved Route 66 portion is in Southern IL.

What a beautiful stretch of road with the leaves changing in Southern Illinois

A local mans tribute to Route 66. He created this in his front yard on the old section of 66. Donations are appreciated and can be left in the mail box.  Notice the fightin Illini colors!

Finally the Mississippi River on the Illinois side. Illinois was a two day ride.

Mike walks over the old Route 66 bridge, Chain of Rocks. No cars or motorcycles allowed.

Made it over the river to St. Louis and another treat at Ted Drews.

Made it as far as Meramec Caverns in Missouri and spent the night at the local mom and pop motel. Rode to long into the night and came eye to headlight to many deers' along the last few miles to the Meremec Cavers.  Taking the Caverns tour this morning. Maybe Jesse James is still hiding there?