We started the day with a quick photo shot on the banks of the Mighty Ohio River, which makes the border between West Virginia and Ohio. It was good to be enjoying West Virginia from this side of the river. We ran down Ohio's Route 7, a Scenic By-Way, as these roads are often called, until we hit Ashland, Kentucky, in the tri-state region.
An experiment with I-68 didn't work out as we had hoped as we immediately hit a road-repair project which reduced the two-lane road to one lane. On top of that, it seemed that the freight needs of all of western Kentucky were being brought in immediately behind us, and with white knuckles and a couple dozen prayers, we were on to the lesser traveled path, that being Kentucky 60, the 'old' main road, on which we traversed I-68 a dozen times or so on our approach to Lexington.
We must have missed a turn or something as we closed in on Lexington, and the unplanned detour took us down some 18 miles of spectacular, if remote, roads. We drove under a canopy of trees on this one lane road, hoping that there would be no one heading towards us, along the banks of the Kentucky River. We weren't exactly sure where we were going to come out, but we made it out and onto some more modern and improved roads, and we were glad, finally, to get off the road for the evening.
We've now logged in 1,136 miles on the old station wagon on this journey, and these have been good miles, and without issue. I 'found' a tire retailer next to the Comfort Inn where we are staying tonight, and after a little discussion, I arranged to have my oil changed and tire pressure checked.
Tomorrow, after a tour of scenic Lexington, we will follow the green dots on our trusty Rand-McNally for the trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and a home-cooked meal with Dennis's mom and dad.
An experiment with I-68 didn't work out as we had hoped as we immediately hit a road-repair project which reduced the two-lane road to one lane. On top of that, it seemed that the freight needs of all of western Kentucky were being brought in immediately behind us, and with white knuckles and a couple dozen prayers, we were on to the lesser traveled path, that being Kentucky 60, the 'old' main road, on which we traversed I-68 a dozen times or so on our approach to Lexington.
We must have missed a turn or something as we closed in on Lexington, and the unplanned detour took us down some 18 miles of spectacular, if remote, roads. We drove under a canopy of trees on this one lane road, hoping that there would be no one heading towards us, along the banks of the Kentucky River. We weren't exactly sure where we were going to come out, but we made it out and onto some more modern and improved roads, and we were glad, finally, to get off the road for the evening.
We've now logged in 1,136 miles on the old station wagon on this journey, and these have been good miles, and without issue. I 'found' a tire retailer next to the Comfort Inn where we are staying tonight, and after a little discussion, I arranged to have my oil changed and tire pressure checked.
Tomorrow, after a tour of scenic Lexington, we will follow the green dots on our trusty Rand-McNally for the trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and a home-cooked meal with Dennis's mom and dad.
7 comments:
Hi,
The details of your trip are very interesting especially since I have travelled some of those same roads myself. Your car is beautiful. I hope you have a great trip. I have been to numerous parts of Tennessee, too. I love it, it is so beautiful. I keep trying to talk my wife into moving there. Well, let us know how it goes. Be safe!
Richard
Tom,
This is great. The pictures remind me of a photo essay I heard of once involving a red couch. Various spectacular and renown locales, but always the same red couch. I hope you both are traveling comfortably. I can't wait to read (and see) tomorrow's news.
-Chris
Hey Tom and Dennis!
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Blogging! Thanks for inviting us to join you in your trip.
Sarah
Hi Tom,
This is awesome. I am enjoying this journey, your accounts are great. Stay safe.
Melanie
Hey Tom and Dennis!
Sounds like you are having a great time! Keep the updates going! This is really fun to follow.
Just heard about you guys and what you're doing from your friend Rick Savoia. GOOD ON YA! What a brilliant idea for a road trip! Please keep the news coming.
This picture looks very familiar, my old stomping ground. I understand you spent a little time in Marietta, doesn't the first Mid-West settlement remind you of New England? Your trip notes are great and love the pictures.
Steve.
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