Day 5...after spending the night in Atlanta, we were up and ready to continue our adventure about 8:30 this morning.  Our Rt. 66 books told us not to miss downtown Atlanta, so off we went across the road and a couple of blocks down from the hotel to visit downtown.  Well, the first sight we encountered was a giant Bunyon, as in Paul, statue holding a hot dog.  Very impressive!!  We were too early for the museum and library, but we walked around and looked at the J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator and Museum.  It was very interesting and we had a local man come over and give us some local history of the sight.  We left Atlanta and headed to Lincoln.  We were impressed with the Railsplitter Covered Wagon and of course Abe Lincoln as the driver.  This wagon is recognized by the Guiness Book Of Records as the World's Largest Covered Wagon.  Of course we had to take in the Heritage In Flight Museum, where Steve helped a couple of guys with a A6 on showing them how to access the hydraulics to move the flaps. Always an Aerospace Engineer!!  After dragging him away from the airfield we continued on our way.  We did the loop through Williamsville, very pretty little town.  The next stop was Springfield, the home of Abraham Lincoln.  In the middle of town we toured the Old State Capitol and the Lincoln Home Natinal Historic Site, which was closed due to the Government Close Down. Steve was very irate as most of you might guess with his current opinion of the gov. Efficiency. We were able to walk around and read the signs and do a self tour.  We hit Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery for a fantastic lunch and the best micro beer he says he has had called white stout..   He wants this imported to Utah. Ha. We thenheaded to Girard to Doc's Soda Fountain, which we found closed, they close at 2 pm on Saturday.  When we got to Doc's another couple drove up and said they had been behind us in Springfield, but didn't know we were going to the same place.  They were doing Rt. 66 to St Louis.  They asked us about our trip and our final destination, took our picture and went on their way.  We have met some of the nicest people along the way.  Next our journey took us to Carlinville Historic Square, which is all brick, surrounded by buildings from the 1880's.  The last stop for the day was Henry's Ra66it Ranch.  This is a fun place and if you ever do the route it is a must.  We are settled in for the night outside of Staunton after a good Mexican food dinner.