Appalachia Trip Day 8
380 miles
It started raining just as I was loading the bike to leave. I put rain covers on the gear, put on my rain suit, and headed south. I rode in rain for 280 miles, some of it quite heavy, all on curvy interstate highways like when you drive past Rolla on I-44. I got pretty chilled as my hat and gloves got wet and a little leaked into my suit up by the neck. I pressed on and stopped after riding 175 miles straight. Got some coffee, warmed-up, rested, and headed back out--git R done! You know how when a truck passes you and you get covered with the spray? Well, I got passed 3 times by stock trucks giving me a very special kind of shower.
The rain eventually stopped and the sun came out and I got to Lexington and met Brent a little before 3 oclock.
After a drive through the countryside outside of Lexington, including multiple horse farms, Brent took me to see an old, restored and preserved Shaker Village. Lots of old Shaker buildings.
The buildings were filled with genuine Shaker furniture, which happens to be an interest of mine. Brent was such a good host, knowing what I would enjoy and driving me around.
This is one of the woodworkers that we talked to and learned a few things from. I could come back here some day and take more time, it was beautiful and fascinating!
Next, is was out for a BBQ supper at Butt Rubin BBQ! Yum!
Then we took lawn chairs to an outdoor bluegrass concert. I bet there were 400 people there, relaxing in the shade and enjoying the bluegrass music. One of the guys in this group was from Missouri, the rest were local.
After the concert, I got a quick driving tour of downtown Lexington, which of course included the Law school and UK basketball arena. Then a piece of pie at a famous local eatery who's name escapes me now.
What a great afternoon and evening! I really enjoyed everything and my visiting with my buddy. Thank you so much, Brent, and your lovely and gracious wife, Ruth! Can I come back again?
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