Our second to last day on the road took us through four
states: starting in Illinois, through southern Indiana, the width of Kentucky,
and into West Virginia. We were within sight’s distance of Ohio as well.
Traffic was light for us this morning leaving Indiana. We
crossed several rivers over the course of the day.
We noticed a yard full of airplanes on a stick. He has quite
the assortment.
Continuing into Indiana, traffic remained tolerable for us.
A few trucks rolled by with large cut logs.
Passing into Kentucky, we noticed how several states have
their claim in President Lincoln. Illinois claims to be the “land of Lincoln”
while Kentucky hails as the birthplace of the great man.
Traffic increased dramatically entering Louisville, KY and
stayed heavy for a long time.
Outside town, we noticed a few trailers with the “Trailer
Tail”. We assume this makes those 54-foot 18-wheelers more aerodynamic. This
specific truck had none of the usual vortex of turbulence that blows our bike
around as we approached and rode past, so we agreed that this accessory is
pretty cool.
We approached Lexington, Kentucky and noticed the well-to-do
horse farms, homes and barns. East of the city, a sign announced the Thoroughbred
Retirement pasture. These horses have the good life here.
Just West of Morehead, KY, we got a neat surprise. A Bradley
fighting vehicle! Missing a few parts, but an interesting sight on the highway.
We made great time today, riding 8am to 5pm, with just two
stops and covering 450 miles. Our hotel is right by the Huntington Mall in
Barboursville, WV (not a coincidence per Michele’s planning), so we had dinner
options. We recommend the Blackberry Patron margarita at Chilis, so good! So
good that Michele just had to do some shopping in the mall after dinner.
Tomorrow we have a short riding day and arrive at home after
16 days.
What time of the year did you do this trip?
ReplyDeleteWhat time of the year did you do this trip?
ReplyDeleteSeptember 13 through September 28, 2013
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