On to Kentucky

An early morning to hit the road to Louisville Kentucky. We passed more rolling farm land with forested hills as the backdrop. Again the rich colors of fall creating a canvas of beauty. We were driving through a postcard perfect scene truly appreciating the unspoiled landscape. As the sun rose over the tree tops this morning a golden glow settled across the fields highlighting the large moguls of the land. Corn fields still stand , dry stalks in formation awaiting harvest.  The air is crisp outside this Tuesday morning but the sun offers warmth as the farmers head out to harvest fields, children load school buses and we head south to Kentucky.

The further south we travel the busier the traffic and closer the towns and cities are together. There are more industrial towns with factories , assembly plants and meat processes plants. The trees are more yellow than red and fields begin to vanish. Construction caused delays  and the road tolls were frequent but eventually we arrived in Chicago where we crossed the city in racetrack speed traffic.  I was happy Roger was driving. I don't think Roger was too impressed though as I am sure we can scratch Chicago off the list of places to drive.  He decided last night to change our route as it was faster to go through Chicago.......it was fast alright ......won't do that again. The clouds of grey and  the gusty wind  seemed to only confirm our feelings of dismay with our Chicago detour. 

Our travel through Indiana was much more pleasant leading us closer to our destination of Louisville KY. As we approached the southern portion of Indiana the picturesque landscape returned. The golden fields, open pastures and colorful trees set the stage as we prepared to cross the border into KY.

Louisville skyline was a sight to behold as we crossed the river with a mix of new and old architecture. We arrived at Laura's and were received  in grand southern style into her traditional warm and inviting home. What a lovely area, the leaves are turning and the air has a crispness, flowers still bloom and there has yet to be a frost.  The traditional old neighborhood with its tree lined streets and brick homes presents like pictures in an old storybook or scenes from a southern movie. Gorgeous!

After a wonderful meal of homemade pot roast , wine and southern Apple pie we chatted the evening away. We were off to bed with the excitement of tomorrow's day at the races and drive through horse country! 

Stay tuned folks for more on Kentucky . 

Carol

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I plan to post a collage of pictures once I have better computer and wifi access! Don't fret, the pictures will come!