http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Kentucky , Lexington en-us Sun, 29 Nov 09 16:59:41 +0000 Sun, 29 Nov 09 16:59:41 +0000 Yesterday we went to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington which was wonderful. We got to see many of the most famous horses of all times and even pet Cigar the horse to make the most money and he made millions before retiring. They were all so beautiful and the place was truly spectacular. Then we drove out to Shaker Village and ate lunch at a Shaker restaurant and toured the grounds.We passed Bo http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-417597.html Our last day in Hendersonville we hiked nearby Triple Falls in the Du Pont Forest where they filmed the Last of the Mohicans and then we drove out to the area my ancestors settled in the 1700's Candler NC named after Zachariah Candler my great grandfather back 8 generations. We found some old family graves I had looked up last year while doing geneaology research. It took hours to find them sin http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-416988.html Tomorrow we leave for Paris and then on to Italy for a 12 day trip. We hope to use TravelBlog to share our experiences and pictures with our friends. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-315583.html We drove through mostly farmland again from Kansas City MO to Lexington KY. We crossed the mighty Mississippi River in St. Louis MO where the evidence of the swollen river was all around. This is where we were to pick up I64 from I70 but we were surprised to find signs telling us it was closed. Karen called the Road Conditions number given her by AAA to get redirected. After a few minutes http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-298563.html Well we're off again. This time Greenland and Iceland...Home of the amazing musicians Bjork and Sigur Ross. Oh yeah and there are be icebergs penguins and a lot of vast countryside. Should be another grand adventureFor those new to the blog Welcome Feel free to familiarize yourself with some of the older blogs...and don't forget to signup if you would like to continue receiving updates v http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-279626.html A beautiful southern style breakfast awaited us in the dinning room.....Yum It was a very warm morning beautiful sunny day.We then went to the Shaker Museum it is the living quarters and meeting room of the religious Shakers built in the early 1800's. It is set up as it would of been when the Shakers were there. They left this settlement in the early 1900's. We spent a good morning there a http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-271698.html Lexington Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Race CourseKentucky is beautiful in the spring. Returning to the Horse Park RV Park feels like home. Diner at Le Deauville in downtown Lexington is very French and VERY delicious. Niece Kate McMahon who sells stallion seasons for Darley Stables picked up the tab for seven of us since we all around the table have ldquoshares in maresrdquo I g http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-264114.html Today was really early. Irsquom used to getting up early on Sundays but usually I donrsquot have to get 4 children up or rely on someone else for breakfast. I like my Sunday routine and this wasnrsquot it. But allrsquos good.We had three morning services 830 10 and 1130. Gross. The kids were exhausted by the end of the second show with another one to go Yikes It was the fir http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-256874.html We sort of got to sleep in today. I guess Ruthie came in around 8 asking Sarah if they were allowed to be awake yet. Vegged. I actually took two naps before going to work.Yea We finally had a show today So exciting. Not really a real show but a church show in a real church. Irsquoll put pictures up soon. Tonight I was learning quiet humility as I asked the house techs intelligent que http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-256520.html Today we got to sleep in well sorta. Craig called asking me to do some work things but I told him it was my day off and it needs to wait. I slept well but at one point Sarah decided that we were both cold and flipped the covers off us both.Once we got up and moving Sarah and I hopped in the black Mustang the host family loaned us. Woot Even in the rain we were hot Elissa was with us http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-256202.html Sort of slept in. Breakfast. I took a short nap again after that. Florence Craig and I then headed for the church. And let me tell you.Itrsquos huge The auditorium is as big as ours at least as deep and wider for sure. With a gym and like 6 buildings labeled AF. Gynormous. And so nice These people are so excited to have us and bent over backwards if ever we needed anything. Sa http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-255952.html Another wicked long drive in the bus. Arkansas through Tennessee to Kentucky. Got some work done on the bus slept some talked to Kyle and Sarah several times read almost half of a book. Florence and I had a nice chat about Uganda mostly how engagements and weddings and things work very funny. Itrsquos quite the ordeal involving lots of money several cows and over a long period of tim http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-255600.html Staying with Analisa in Lexington was a blast Partly because she has pets and loves dogs and partly because she is single footloose and fancy free. Plus we wear practically the same size in clothes and shoes and she has great taste. Hurrah for shopping in Analisa's closet Despite the fact that Analisa had to work during the week she still managed to keep me busy. Between a cozy Valentines d http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-249736.html Time to update my blog. I've been feeling guilty about not being more prompt about putting my pictures online especially since I do seem to have the time to show them to people as I move around. So the first bunch are from when I spent my first six nights in Kentucky in Carlisle at my Aunt Mary Catherine's house. I had a great time as always although this was my longest stay out there to date and http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-249725.html This is the beginning of something I probably should have started several weeks ago but I didn't know this site existed. My husband Kevin works for Averitt trucking at the moment. In a month he will have a full year of total driving experience and we plan to go with someone who pays a bit better.The following will be brief comments on the places we have gone in the last 2 weeks. I will give bette http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-214564.html First before I blog about my awesome weekend in northern Spain Irsquod just like to give a big shout out to my University of Kentucky Wildcats for beating 1 ranked LSU last night in what was probably the most exciting game in college football. I of course wasnrsquot able to actually watch the game and was forced to wait for updates on ESPN.com playbyplay. It was torture waiting for th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-211205.html Todo we're not in Alabma anymoreTim Tucker At the beginning of June we had a hail of a storm. I have up loaded the pictures here for anyone who may be interested. Consider this a test entry for what is to come In order to get yourselves better acquainted with how to view pictures and add comments please try to accomplish the following Checking out the Map 1 in the upper lefthand http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-172280.html NOT FOUND http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-164398.html The head must bow and the back will have to bend Wherever the people may go A few more days and the trouble all will end In the field where sugarcanes may grow A few more days for to tote the weary load No matter 'twill never be light A few more days till we totter on the road Then my old Kentucky home good night Our last day here in Lexington before we offically become homeless citizens http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-156022.html Miles Traveled 0 Miles Hiked 4 With little more than two weeks before our move wersquove decided to experience all we could of Lexington before we leave. Not only will this allow us to depart without any regrets of missed adventure but our local excursions give us plenty of fodder for blogging practice before the real journey begins. After waking up early to enjoy the farmers market downtown http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Kentucky/Lexington/blog-150956.html