Day 2 of the Road Trip. Illinois and Missouri.

Man, I couldn't ask or better weather. The fog lifted by 11am and I was rolling west again. Highway 24 seemed like a good choice. After crossing the Mississippi River in Quincy, IL, the terrain changed a little and then I ran on Hwy 6 for 50 miles and then jumped on Hwy 36. Can you believe this, I found a hobo walking the RR tracks. What luck!



The little towns in these areas have some incredible old buildings. Many dating back to the Civil War. I zigzagged on each side of the highway. Although, I wouldn't call it much of a highway. The stretch of Old Highway 36 I drove on had many surprises. Just as you came over a hill the road would drop right out from under you. It was made of cement and parts of it are deteriorating and they sure aren't repairing any of it. A cold front was approaching and I had a so-so sunset. I turned of 36 toward the North and found a spot to shoot and worked that area until dark.


Today I will be tripping through Kansas. The Cold Front is heading in and the weather should be interesting. Well, more to come tomorrow.