Last night I received my second postcard from End to End after recording 70 miles of my trip along Route 66. I have copied the text in the email below so that my readers can follow the story of my trip. I have also linked this paragraph to the End to End website which I encourage everyone to look at. As I continue to chip away at my virtual journey along Route 66, I also wonder if I can count on your support and encouragement by sponsoring me. My JustGiving page is linked to at the bottom of this page.

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This is great!

You’re just outside Braidwood, named for James Braidwood whose surname like Broadwood, Bradwood and Braiduode is a Scottish one, from the village of Braidwood in the parish of Avondale, in the county of Lanarkshire.

If you’re looking for a 1950s-style diner to enjoy some burgers, malts and fries, this is the place to stop and eat, the famous Polk A Dot Drive In. This restaurant opened in 1956 by Chester “Chet” Fife. It got its name (Polk-A-Dot Drive In) from a school-bus covered with multicolored polka dots. Don’t miss the fiberglass figures of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop and James Dean.

If you’re a history fan, this town is known for the 1883 Diamond Mine Disaster Historic Marker.

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I will carry on cycling and see where I end up next. In the meantime you can sponsor me on my trek along Route 66 in aid of Ataxia UK by clicking here.