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Originally nearly 5,000kms long and running from Santa Monica to Chicago, Route 66 was the historic and iconic highway to cross America.

Now only remnants exist in sections running parallel to major freeways, with forlorn towns dotted along it's path. We had our cholesterol levels in mortal danger when we stopped at a diner along Route 66 for breakfast this morning. Everything on the menu was a combination of eggs/hash browns/sausages/gravy/ham/pancakes and potatoes. I dare not ask for my usual breakfast of muesli, yoghurt and fruit for fear of being run out of town.