Day 3 Driving across the middle of the USA

After Picking up the Swinging Jenny at the Foundry we were itching to put some miles under our belts.  Driving through the night the only time we stopped was to get gas. 

 Gassing up in the predawn hours.  It is foggy and sometimes we get a heavy drizzle.  At least it is pretty warm. 

By dawn we reached Saint Louis, Missouri.  Since the St. Louis Arch soars way up into the sky we thought that it was only appropriate to have Swinging Jenny visit it.

 It is so foggy you can't see the top of the arch.  Can you imaging a Swinging Jenny that tall?

  

After seeing the Arch we were ready for a good breakfast.  We found  Chili Mac's with a parking space right in front.

We had a very pleasant breakfast here.  Good food and friendly people.  They liked the Swinging Jenny even used this picture as their profile picture on The Chili Mac's Facebook page.  Click here to see it!

First order of business is to check the phone.

 

This reminds me of the Edward Hopper painting

Back on the road again.  Taking a break in the middle of somewhere

Half way across the country near Joplin, Missouri we are 1600 miles from home and 1,600 to LA.  They get you coming and going.

Texas Panhandle Sunset

Driving into the night. We decided to stop in Amarillo, Texas

Feeling hungry we found a funky Road House called Coyote Bluff

 

Great use for an old claw foot bathtub:  Fill it up with ice and beer!

Had to try the "Hamburger From Hell".  It was hot, spicy and delicious.  If you are ever in Amarillo, Texas you should check it out.

Then time for a good night's sleep. On the way to the hotel we saw a bright shooting star in the Northern sky heading toward Roswell.  Aliens maybe?   Checking the weather there was a major winter storm coming, but with an early start we should be able to avoid the snow as we continue to head west.