48 HOURS IN TEXAS - IS ROUTE 66 STILL ALL THAT?

Route 66 is known as the "mother of all road" but after spending 48 hours road tripping through Texas - was it really as great as they say ?
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We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
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[@bevtrue6937]

Oooh, that IS spooky. Free lunch...amazing.

[@davidterry6155]

What you may not know about is that Texas has its own smaller Grand Canyon just south of Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon. In no way am I saying it is equivalent to the GC

[@kathyhubert7434]

Thanks so much for taking us along! It’s so fun to see my country through your eyes. Places I wouldn’t give a second thought you make them interesting and fun. More than once I’ve thought “ how did I not know about this?” Cheers and on to the next adventure!

[@richardwooley876]

"You've got to 'pull' the door, Marianne!" 🤣 Y'all are a hoot! Thanks for making my day and for always showing the positive side of life.

[@TREADtheglobe]

😂😂😂👍

[@lindawoody8501]

So nice you saw some of the Route 66 places there in TX. Nice you experienced Cadillac Ranch. Texans by and large are hospitable folks. We lived in Texas during some of my graduate school university days decades ago. We sometimes drive parts of the Arizona Route 66 and some of it is full of quite scenic desert vistas (Seligman to Kingman for example). Thanks for sharing more of Amarillo than I had previously seen in our one day there.

[@pdriwsteve]

Route 66 is an absolute must if you like travel and road trips. We did it in 2019, the whole thing. When we got to Amarillo it rained so much we couldn`t get to the cars at Cadillac Ranch for huge puddles so we wrote our names on the dirt 😁. Oh, yeh you really missed out on the pie at Midpoint 😉

[@TREADtheglobe]

Happy Sunday everyone - and thanks for spending some of your precious time with us. We're sure you all have bucket list places to visit or things you want to do - is a route 66 trip one of them>. We'd love to hear what's on your bucket list and get some more ideas for ours. Chris & Marianne x

[@pelinbulent4892]

Just to let you know after reading your newsletter I donated on your Gofundme page. The lovely Seher should be named Seher Kaptan- amazing and selfless lady. You’re just two wonderful people who do anything to help anyone. You’ve given so much positivity with your videos - thank you xxx

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

If you come back to the States, please stop by Hot Springs, Arkansas at some point. I'd love to meet you and it is a tourist town with historic elements like Al Capone's loft, bathhouses that Babe Ruth visited, etc. I feel like you'd love it!

[@keepcreationprocess]

Which type of car do you have?it is not such a big camper....

[@pelinbulent4892]

I’m loving your trip through the US. Thanks to my son spending 4 years in Burbank LA doing film I’ve gone to one of my bucket lists and basically travelled in La La Land the film and love the pacific coast of CA but love to go to Guadalajara in Mexico -another place my son went to and all over South America - thanks for the videos xx

[@apumpkinsmom]

My husband and I just recently made our first trip to Route 66, after living in Texas for 17 years. We had a blast, especially trying to paint our names at The Cadillac Ranch, in the rain. The Midpoint Cafe was also closed when we got there. It's run by just two ladies who don't have anyone else to help them. So, when they have something come up, like taking the kids to the doctor, they need to close up for some time. One of them saw us waiting outside and was nice enough to run over for a few minutes so we could see the inside, even though she had to get her kids to an appointment.

[@azores-pv6ft]

Amazing video. Thanks

[@higgybee6509]

That was fun. In 2002 we drove from Windsor, Ontario to Missouri and then travelled the length of Route 66 through Missouri. We stopped at a snake museum and my cousin who lives quite away from the US border in Ontario says the word "eh" in every sentence haha boy they had a good time teasing her about it and the Canadian stereotype. I never noticed how much she used it until then. I live minutes from the US border and never use the word eh in my sentences haha I am sure they will all love your accent.

[@paulgribble]

Just love how you chat to everyone and make so many memories as you go. Brilliant ❤

[@mesutozsen903]

Marrianne and Chris Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@barrysenior6712]

We drove the PCH and i395 from South Lake Tahoe to Death Valley a few years ago. Awesome. We also did Highway 61 south from Chicago to New Orleans via Nashville, Memphis and Clarkesdale (we went down to the Crossroads).

[@wanis76]

Do not forget Lincoln Highway

[@owen8681]

Enjoying living through you ha ha 😀 thanks for all you're hard work Chris and Marianne

[@sammayet9002]

Awesome, spectacular and amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@TheLvablebird]

Hola 👋🤗from southern New Mexico...I want to wish you a Merry Christmas🎄and another adventurous year. ✨💯

[@robertrauter8459]

7 in the morning on monday,having my coffie before going to work,just checking my favourites,,,,,,,good god guys you have put a smile on my face,,,,thank you have a great one..

[@TREADtheglobe]

Our pleasure! Merry Christmas !!

[@bassamtravel]

It's amazing how you both have kept yourself healthy not even a cold or a bit of sniffles fantastic keep up the good work

[@seekingjoynow1722]

When I drove route 66 in 1975, I remember it being pretty deserted. Nice to see the old gas stations being turned into businesses. I will have to make that trip again. As always, it is great fun traveling with you two.

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

Omg this video is beyond epic I have really truly enjoyed this video and you both are the sweetest couple , funny and most important you make the adventure fun and we get a little bit of history with I I truly appreciate you both so me stay healthy safe and blessed. Happy holidays ❤

[@halasalready]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@denisewilson8465]

Thanks for showing so much of my country. I love seeing it through your eyes! Stay safe and keep having fun 😀

[@Aaron-P]

So glad y'all discovered tater tots! 😋🤤 If a menu has them, I almost always choose them over chips. Such a lovely gesture they picked up your tab. ❤️❤️ Route 66 fills me with a warm, comfortable melancholy, if that makes any sense. Growing up, my Dad instilled in me the importance of getting off the motorways and seeing what is down the tight and twisty roads. For only a little extra time spent, one can have a sense of adventure and feel like the world isn't so crowded and rushed. So thoroughly chuffed you two got to experience a bit of the Mother Road. ❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh how wonderful !! Yes and we know you and your family are fabulous, adventurous and wonderful people - so it makes sense your dad would be too !! 💕🌺🌷

[@bassamtravel]

What's an amazing videos smashing that like thank you for the video

[@doug729]

We have never driven one mile of the iconic Rte 66, but we took a photo at the sign announcing the start point in Chicago and the end point at the Santa Monica Pier. A number of years ago a colleague retired and drove the whole thing. Hundreds of detours.

[@Hutch3021]

I love Route 66 videos such a cool road to travel with so many quirky sites to see !! You guys look like your really enjoying it too 🫶

[@TREADtheglobe]

There really are !! We are having a blast seeing such weird and wonderful places - who knew they even existed ?! Merry Christmas to you both and we hope to see you on the live 🌷

[@classiccarsandlifestyle]

Great to see Route 66 in your video.

[@pattykittencat]

Great video!

[@jamescharlton73]

I'm from Newcastle, England and I done route 66 in July. Brilliant experience. Amarillo was one of my stopover places. I visited the historic Route 66 6th street on this video and dined out there. I also went inside of the Big Texas Steak Ranch at night although I was too late to dine there. Another major attraction in which I done was the Palo Duro Canyon which is America's 2nd largest Canyon after the Grand Canyon and is a 30 minute drive south of Amarillo. I also visited the Cadillac Ranch, dined in the mid point cafe and had a wander through the ruins of Glenrio. Good video and it's nostalgic.

[@TonyFisher1]

We are currently sitting in the Midpoint cafe & have just enjoyed an amazing cheeseburger and a piece of chocolate peanut butter pie. Amazing!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

That is awesome!

[@deb5710]

Great video! Stay safe.

[@helenshort2000]

A very Happy Christmas and New Year to you both xx🎄🎄

[@mariaelkhyari9682]

I am really intrigued by the places you visit in the USA. Its my country, yet there is so much to discover yet! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Keep on truckin'!

[@bsn2ndsflatdavis378]

You should read or watch the movie , Grapes Of Wrath , which takes place on route 66 .

[@christinacarnicom4059]

Good morning. 👍

[@tuur]

We've been on Route 66 three times, last time were in 2013 which we realize when writing this that is nearly 10 years ago. We loved it, and it's time to re visit. Merry Christmas from us😀

[@TREADtheglobe]

That's awesome! And we send love from us xx

[@lindataylor6093]

Fab. We did some of route 66 when in arizona. Loved it.

[@inekeroos9264]

Thank you for another great episode of Trudie the Van ❤️🙏

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you too!

[@HiwasseeRiver]

There are flowers there that bloom in the spring, and they are yellow. That's where the name came from (I'm from there).

[@eddvanlife7396]

Our favourite was Cadillac Ranch We knew we would stop and had already gone to Walmart to get our 4 Cans of spray paint. Just great fun and lots of good reaction on our social media posts.

[@garysimpson3170]

Loving your vlogs . If you ever have a chance I would recommend doing the whole of route 66

[@Mr.falcone__]

Unbelievable … whatta kind people ,what a great place , so special

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was just a wonderful time - sending love to you and the family for Christmas 🌺🌷💕

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We love Route 66!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

And Happy Birthday to Adam !! woo hoo 🌺💕

[@tflight6252]

My husband and I are from Newfoundland Canada and did a road trip of Route 66 in March 2022 we can see our sticker With the shape of Newfoundland and our names on the pole on back of the midpoint sign on your video 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

So cool!

[@nickthomas181]

A great vlog .I've liked route 66 since watching The Hairy Bikers who rode it. I wish you both Merry Christmas and see you on your live broadcast which is my birthday!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh we loved the Hairy bikers !! Happy Birthday for then 🌺🙌

[@whatsupchannel3047]

Unfortunately if and when we do route 66 it will have to be on a harley , there is one in the garage 😕.

[@idabustamante7081]

Hello friends tf taking us along Route 66 awesome bucket list drive indeed . . Happy Trails 👣 stay safe take care ❤️🙋‍♀️🎄🎅🎁❄️☃️⛪️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you! You too!

[@margarettownsley9500]

I want to do this trip on a Harley Davidson , fab video guys thank you both for sharing

[@TREADtheglobe]

Go for it! Woo Hoo !!

[@bassamtravel]

I woke up today with a terrible sore throat and a cold 🤧🥶 man flu 🤧 and I was just wondering I've watched so many of your videos and you've always kept yourself very fit and healthy sleeping in that van in the cold in hot well done 👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Get well soon !

[@repaid1]

@17:40 No actually you would want to be downwind, as when you painted the paint blew back on you as you were upwind...but yeah...another great video!!

[@tumblina7876]

Hope you get the chance to stop in Williams Az, the last town to be bypassed by I-40. Visit the Grand Canyon and Bearizona.

[@ronaldbeckman3264]

Great video, but concern when Chris went walk about around the old town in rout 66. Especially when there are Rattlesnakes about. Good job Chris 👍👍

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes I agree - No more random walking into derelict buildings too !! 😂

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors I for one am in love this route, though I have not driven the route but watched another you tube video from Chicago to Los Angeles. I am glad you visited rt 66 and Chris when you stepped in to those derelict building and showed inside, that made my day believe it or not. I have thought many times filming the abandoned buildings and barns in the USA all over. As if they would tell me what they have witnessed or went through by the still existing remnants . I loved it. Thank you. Thank you bunches. Getting ready for Christmas? Any plans! If you guys just were here we would have celebrated it together at DONNA'S. LIVE FROM THE FAMILY! 🎄🎄🎄🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷💕💕💕🥰🥰

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh Thanks Nick - yep we are going to be spending it with our furry friend !! We are dog sitting for a friend and will be getting lots of food and doggie cuddles !! Sending our love to all of the family 💕🌺

[@nickergun4943]

@@TREADtheglobe I am glad that you are not by yourselves with Trudy. Paula and I will also be doing. 10 day fog sitting that is our Callei ( I hope Spelled it correctly)

[@cigdemmertkol8989]

Güzel bir yolculuk olmuş ama Amerika 🇺🇸 yı çok daha güzel düşlerdim beni biraz yanılttı oraları güzelleştiren inanın sizlersiniz. 👍👍👍👍🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍👍👍

[@barbaragurgan7979]

Ha ha I love your reaction to “taters”!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - we are learning a whole new language !!

[@kevinwillingham901]

Go by radiator springs

[@richardkoker8749]

Didn't you make a video from Sydney Nebraska to Amarillo?

[@nickthomas181]

American pie is always sweet .I've heard they don't do pies like our savoury pies like Hollands Pies

[@TREADtheglobe]

No we have not seen pies like that here ... yet !!

[@nickthomas181]

@@passingthroughtime3033 no your pies are different to the UK s we have steak and kidney pudding in suet and Cornish pasties,steak and stilton and pork and backpudding to name a few.

[@kevinw.2158]

👍👍👍👍

[@davidmcclean8872]

I hope you thought of the environment, and saved money and energy by showering together in the same cubicle!!

[@vigneshmurali1994]

Can you please do the same content in 4k? It will be good to watch in tv! Thanks in advance,😃

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the message - unfortunately as we travel full time we don't have the data to be able to produce and upload in 4k 👍🌷

[@paul6924]

haven't been but think definitely not. lol

[@jillfairchild5578]

Texans pay it forward a lot!

[@gailcreighton5484]

They’re murals not graffiti.

[@chillie23]

I don't know if you noticed this. You guys have been across the world but pay it forward only happens in America

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

🤍🤍🤍

[@robertrauter8459]

an american tells you that you have a nice accent!!!!!!!VTF you are English and you speak your languague,,,he is an American speaking English,,,,HE IS THE ONE WITH AN ACCENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! Charlie was a real charmer and his kindness to take the dog in ... We will let him off !! 😂💕🌺

[@bennystokes8481]

highway 420 is a better route..lol

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

I’ve never really understood the Route 66 thing. It was promoted as the quickest route to the southwest when it opened. It was probably Chuck Berry who made it famous, but really, the only thing that makes the road 'special' is that it’s a monument to itself. Take away the tourist attractions celebrating that they are on 66. And there’s nothing there. It’s a tourist attraction that brings tourists, because it’s a tourist attraction. As for its historical significance, its thirty years older than the M1.

[@TREADtheglobe]

The M1 is a soulless road with nothing but expensive fuel / food stops to facilitate people in a hurry !! This road has lots of small family fun businesses selling homemade and locally grown produce to passing trade who used to drive for hours to cross this enormous continent - whether it is families visiting loved ones or companies hauling their wears which has now been replaced by the I40 .. They are definitely not the same - LOL Marianne 👍

[@adrianadrian255]

No, definitely very different, but the growth of 66 isn’t exactly organic. It’s been developed to be a tourist attraction. And the reason so many 66 based businesses are situated in abandoned buildings, is because as soon as a road was available, most people left.

[@x.adam1]

My favorite part was at 11:30 LET'S GO BRANDON!!

[@no_worries_van]

You should’ve went to Coffee Fixx! My friend owns it 😊 if you come through again please contact me on Instagram and you can stay at my place and get some water 💙