If you missed my previous post that covered the journey from Paris Springs to Joplin, Missouri -- check that out here. As I ate my breakfast and visited with my New Zealand traveling companions in Joplin, I noticed they were all wearing small red pins. At first I thought they were little guitars, but I … Continue reading Gilligan’s Spring Tour (II)
On the way home from Missouri this weekend, I stopped for lunch in Vinita, OK. Normally, I'd stop in at Clanton's...but today I opted for the Hi-Way Cafe just west of town. I'd heard good things and the timing was right. I'm very glad I did. I pulled in to the gravel lot to find … Continue reading The Hi-Way Cafe
Saturday was a special day! Not only did I get to take a drive, not only did Samantha join me, but I was able to start introducing her to some of my Route 66 family! Over the last six months, I've met dozens of people from all over the world that have become 'Friends for Life' … Continue reading Sharing my Route 66 World
On Monday, my 33rd birthday, I had only one 'Big Plan'. I was going to eat lunch at my favorite barbeque place in town: Burn Co. For those unfamiliar with this establishment, it's an extremely popular local restaurant that smokes meat exclusively on Hasty Bake charcoal grills. The food is super tasty and there is … Continue reading 33 on 66
Rhys' Pieces 