Another early start today. We checked out of our rooms and decided to get straight on the road and aim to pick up some breakfast in Springfield, MO. We hit a Steak 'n' Shake in Springfield and it was really good. A bird flew straight into the window next to us and died which caused our waitress to break down in tears! Awkward situation!Suitably fed and watered, we got back in the Durango and headed for Kansas. As Route 66 is only 13 miles in Kansas we had to make sure we didn't miss it!
We stopped by a little cafe / shop in Kansas called "4 women on the route". This place was the inspiration behind the Disney film "Cars". They even have their own "Tow-Mater".A quick ROUTE-Beer and numerous photos and we were back on the road. (...and soon out of Kansas!)
Our plan for today was to reach Tulsa at least. After reaching there relatively early, we decided to keep on driving so we were closer to Oklahoma City for the following day. (We wanted to visit the National Memorial). The very old alignment of the route in Tulsa takes you literally all around the houses!
After filling up at a gas station in Kellyville, OK we continued on and stopped for dinner at Dan's BBQ place in Davenport, OK. After looking at the map we decided that Edmond, OK would be where we would rest our heads tonight. We checked in at the Best Western, and it was a really nice place. The lady at reception gave us a good rate, so we were happy.
Approx 300-350 miles driven today and we had taken so much in. A couple of beers was on the cards so we found a bar and played some pool and drank some bud! (and met the founder of the Oklamhoma City Thunderc....!)
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