On November 28 the NxNE Rotary Club took a trip on Route 66, led by JR (and wife Lois) whoshared highlights of their road trip on what was once termed The Main Street of America. Arising from a youthful interest in the Route 66 TV show from the early 60’s and the opportunityto visit a son in Los Angeles, the couple started from Arizona and drove west. Then on twomore trips they completed two eastern legs, thus driving one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System. Route 66 was built in the early 1920’s, actually completed in 1926. It originates in Chicago and winds through Springfield, IL; St. Louis; Joplin, MO; a tiny corner of Kansas; Tulsa; Oklahoma City; Amarillo TX; Albuquerque and Santa Fe NM; Flagstaff AZ, finally ending at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles—2451 miles from start to finish. Route 66 is a significant part of American history and several sections have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Route served travelers and commerce well, but began a decline when Eisenhower initiated the Interstate Highway system. Focusing on the smalltowns rather than large cities, JR’s photos were of historic structures like courthouses, jails, hotels, farms, even a unique windmill, and the ever-present gas stations and motels. Many of the latter are now small museums preserving various aspects of the culture of the road. The program was a continuation of some of the historic programs we have enjoyed lately. JR’s collection of photos were excellent photography, well narrated with a bit of dry humor, and a lot of fun for our club.