Month: September 2016

We drove to Nashville, TN today!  Along the way we passed the Lexington Airport wall with murals painted that look so real!

We passed “Castle Post” in Versailles.

We passed a sign on the Bluegrass Parkway that indicated New Haven and Boston which made me do a double take and wonder if we were headed to New England.

We drove by the “National Corvette Museum” in Bowling Green.

The closer we got to Nashville, the prettier the landscape became replacing KY rolling hills with TN mountains.

I will say though the MANY trucks we encountered did make me a bit nervous.

After grabbing a bite for supper … early … since we didn’t realize the one hour time change … we ventured for a quick drive through Nashville for a look-see.

              So … “Nashvegas”

Bright lights, a thriving music scene and interesting characters populate Broadway and downtown, so the comparison to Las Vegas is apropos. Locals and visitors seem to flock to Broadway to soak up the sights and sounds of one of the most musically talented streets in the world. Sure, there’s no gambling in Nashville, but they find just as much fun enjoying countless live performances from local musicians!

    Can’t wait to experience it!!

 

Our last weekend in Kentucky was filled with a taste of fall, horses and bourbon.

We went to the annual “Festival of the horse” in Georgetown.  Listened to some good bluegrass bands and browsed many vendor tents.

The parade was nice and we missed a severe storm by minutes as it concluded.

We also visited some more apple orchards in our travels this weekend.

We also came across another distillery.  The Woodford Reserve is the oldest and smallest distillery in Kentucky.  They manufacture an American brand of premium small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Today we took a final ride through the rolling hills and high ridges of the back roads. Don’t think I’d ever get use to the narrow roads and drop off shoulders but …. Oh so beautiful!!

We came upon a group of cows along side a road so we stopped to let Speckles see them (Mel was napping).  Surprisingly they all moved back away from me!! Must have thought I was the butcher’s wife!!

Thank you Kentucky! We loved visiting you!! (Taking some awsome KY samples along with us!)

Next stop … Nashville, TN!

Yesterday we met up with some friends from Frog Creek RV Resort.  We all had lunch at “Ted’s Montana Grill” in Lexington, KY.  It was great seeing Ed and Laura as well as Carol and Larry!!

I had a bison burger which was delicious!!  Looking forward to seeing y’all again in Florida this winter.

Today, we ventured to “Evans Orchard and Cider Mill” in Georgetown, KY with hopes of picking some apples; however, they were not allowing u-pick yet so we just bought a few macintosh apples and Bill got his “apple cider donuts”.  My dad and mom owned and operated Deering Ridge Apple Orchard in Hollis Center Maine.  I have fond memories of picking apples!

We then drove some back roads around Lexington in search of horses. Kentucky has rolling hills, green grass and plenty of horse farms!!

In our travels today, we came upon this KY beauty!!  Her mom graciously allowed me to photograph her.  Such a cutie!!

We traveled to the state capital of Kentucky, “Frankfort”.  It’s a small town with a lot of history.

Also in Frankfort we visited the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

So, you’re all asking “what about the boo-boos”!  What are those?  Well, they are a delicacy in Kentucky that are actually healthy for you … dark chocolate, cream, pecans and … BOURBON!!  Oh my!  Can you spell ‘delicious’?  “Boo-Boos” are the rejects as we have been told.  What that means is they cost alot less money!

We visited the “Rebecca Ruth Chocolate Factory” in Frankfort, KY. All I can say is YUM!

We followed some of the “Buffalo Gals Barn Quilt Trail” this morning and found quite a few barns.  Quilt squares (8-foot or 4-foot) are painted on barns, yards and fences along roads surrounding Stamping Ground, KY.

This afternoon we visited the “Kentucky Horse Park” in Lexington, KY.  We walked through the “International Museum of the Horse” as well as “The Showplace for Saddlebreds”.

We watched the Breeds Barn Show and saw various breeds and riders.

Bill got some horse action going on as well!

As did I …

Fun day,,,,, great scenery,,,,, lov’n Kentucky!

Of course we visited a distillery our first day in Georgetown.  All roads lead to Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries in this area … Buffalo Trace, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Town Branch, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve … just to name a few!

We toured & tasted at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY today.  It was very interesting to learn how the different warehouses and charred barrels come into play to make various bourbons.

So, after the tastings, it was decided straight Bourbon would not be our drink of choice … HOWEVER … the “Bourbon Cream” could very well be addicting and dangerous!

We are fortunate to be staying at Whispering Hills RV Resort in Georgetown, KY for a few days.  Have to say this is one of the nicest Campgrounds we have been at.  The grounds are nicely laid out and the office staff are friendly and helpful.

We’ve even befriended a few of the locals …

And finally ,,,, seeing signs of fall around.

After a rough day, we have finally settled in Georgetown, KY.

Our route hit a pitfall as we entered Louisville, KY due to construction and detours.  We found ourselves downtown Louisville in the RV!!! Fun? Not!

Our initial destination was to be Frankfort, KY but the campground there was less than desirable and I was not comfortable there… so we left.

 Fortunately, we were able to get into this campground which is so much better.  We are on the edge of a lake which is very peaceful and relaxing.

Passed this sign along the way…. seriously?!? I think not!

             Where to next Bill ???

                     Stay tuned!!

Our stay in Indiana is coming to an end.  We’ve journeyed North to Indianapolis, West to Bloomington, East to Seymour and South to Medora.

In Indianapolis, we visited the Speedway.  There were no races but they did have a large Mustang Meet going on.