Chicago to L.A. — Recap Week 12

Summary

Rasheed Hooda recounts his journey traversing Historic Route 66 on foot from Chicago to Santa Monica, sharing experiences and reflections from week 12 of his odyssey.

Abstract

Rasheed Hooda embarked on a remarkable adventure to walk the entire length of America's iconic Route 66. His week 12 recap, spanning from day 78 to day 84, details his experiences as he traveled from Edmond, Oklahoma, to a hiatus in Houston. Despite the physical toll, Hooda's Fitbit recorded over 100 miles walked while exploring, working, and staying active. He reflects on the challenges and nostalgic moments, including a rough day on the road and the memories that surfaced during his journey. Hooda also shares his encounters with the Greyhound bus, which inspired many stories, and his participation in a self-improvement event named "Metaphysical Metamorphosis Retreat." The article concludes with Hooda expressing gratitude for his readers' support and providing links to previous weeks' recaps.

Opinions

The author views his decision to walk Route 66 as an act of following through on a "crazy idea," suggesting that such ideas are worth pursuing.
Hooda emphasizes the importance of perseverance, as indicated by the phrase "This, too, shall pass," when discussing a particularly challenging day.
The author values the power of nostalgia and reflection, as seen in his piece "When the Memories Come Flooding In."
Hooda appreciates the storytelling potential of travel, drawing inspiration from Harry Chapin's experiences on the Greyhound bus.
The author seems to endorse the idea of self-improvement, as evidenced by his participation in the "Metaphysical Metamorphosis Retreat."
Hooda acknowledges the support of his readers and the broader Medium community, offering a heartfelt thank you and encouraging them to stay blessed and happy.

From Edmond, Oklahoma, to hiatus in Houston.

Image by author

Route 66 is America’s most famed highway. People come from all over the world to travel up or down the historic highway.

On July 20th, 2016, I set off to traverse the Historic Route 66 — from Chicago to Santa Monica — on foot.

Yes, it sounds crazy, but haven’t you ever had a crazy idea? Well, I decided to follow through on mine and finish it.

Here is the summary of week 12, from day 78 to day 84, as I recount the odyssey and reflect on the memories and lessons learned.

Screenshot of GoogleMaps by the author.

WALKING ROUTE 66

Chicago to L.A. — Recap Week 12

From Edmond, Oklahoma, to hiatus in Houston.

The Journey Continues.

I had a rough day.

When You Have One Of Those Days

Remember: This, too, shall pass.

Homecoming nostalgia.

When the Memories Come Flooding In

All you can do is reminisce.

Greyhound madness.

It’s Got to Be the Going, Not Getting There That’s Good

Harry Chapin got many of his stories on the Greyhound

Metaphysical madness.

Metaphysical Metamorphosis Retreat

That was a mouthful for a self-improvement event.

As always, thanks for reading and responding.

Here are the recaps from previous weeks:

Illuminating Mister Weirdo

Introducing myself to the community