The 74 miles today featured Western NY weather - 60's, rain, and northeast winds. All that was missing were views of Lake Ontario. The good news is the wind was a nice tail wind for much of the day. The route wound through rolling hills with an occasional drop into and climb out of a stream or river valley. Once again I revisited some of the roads from last year's Kentucky ride. This is bourbon country but we did not make time for a tour and tasting.
We passed by Lincoln Homestead State Park. There was a replica cabin built on the original site of Tom and Nancy Hanks Lincoln' home, Lincoln's parents. Sally had a close encounter with a row of vultures along a fence line - we don't think they were waiting for bikers. We ended the ride at a country cross roads and are staying in Bardstown. Dinner tonight will be at the Tom Pig's Restaurant.
7PM Update - Tom Pig's appears to be out of business so we went upscale to the Old Talbott Tavern. We figure I am burning at least 3000 calories a day. So for you foodies out there my dinner consisted of one pint of Kentucky Bourbon Ale, fried green tomato appetizer, salad, pork chop, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and cherry cobbler.
The yarn and button picture is in response to popular demand for all of you knitters out there. This is the sum total of Sally's shopping so far.
Great posts so far, Bob! Love the pictures, but there's more to life than yarn :-). How 'bout the best road-side snack or meal so far?
ReplyDeleteThe yarn colors are great Mom!
ReplyDeleteYum! Love those fried green tomatoes....
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