Plans have changed and I now may have to drive Route 66 alone, any advice?
For the last year, I have been planning a bucket list trip to drive Route 66 with my senior father. I am 26M and we would be taking my 1970 Dodge Dart. Our departure date is July 25th, leaving from Alberta Canada and driving right to Chicago before starting the route. Unfortunately, I was just informed by my father today, that due to increasing health complications, he cannot come. I am quite disappointed as I had always aspired to travel Route 66 with him while he could, which now will not happen. In addition, it is nice to have a second driver and someone else with you in the event of breakdowns or unexpected issues.
After all this planning and spending several thousand dollars rebuilding my cars entirely drivetrain, I feel sick by the thought of having to cancel. Am I crazy to still do the drive in said car, on my own? It is several thousand miles if you factor in that I depart and return to Western Canada.
I need some advice as I am torn and very bummed by the new information. I have not found someone to come instead, most of my friends don’t have the funds to contribute their way towards the trip. Thanks in advance!