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As a society, we tend to focus on reaching our destination versus enjoying the ride. People want to become millionaires or they want to get married or have children or reach any of hundreds of other objectives. Eastern religions focus more on enjoying or learning from the experience. When it comes to travel, it is important to know whether your mindset is one of reaching the destination or enjoying the process. If it is the latter, you might consider a trip along Route 66.
The road, one of the country’s first highways, was opened in 1926. Because it was gravel or graded and because autos in that era did not move very fast, Route 66 is fairly ancient in terms of modern highway standards. It is still the case that travel along this road will slow you down in terms of miles per hour and in terms of a circuitous route.
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On the other hand, you will enjoy this slower, road less travelled. It will take you past landmarks, motels and diners that few get to see. Stop at the U-Drop-Inn, an art-deco landmark near Amarillo Texas, that has been restored and serves drinks and snacks. Visit the Painted Desert and the Meteor Crater in Arizona. If you enjoyed the parts of the movie “Cars” that displayed bypassed towns that were living in the past, you will like your Route 66 trip.
If you are in no hurry to arrive at your destination and you enjoy viewing the remnants of a time gone by, Route 66 is the way to go. Better yet, rent a convertible, buy all of the versions of the eponymous song, and listen to them in the open air as you make your way from Chicago to Santa Monica at 50 mph.
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Louis Habash writes about travel as a freelancer. He lives in Los Angeles. A lover of photography, hiking, water sports and nature, Louis Habash is able to combine these interests while travelling.
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