July 10, Thursday: Today we went to view this very quaint town. First off to Federal Hill the house that inspired Stephen Foster to write My Old Kentucky Home. Some say it was his most sentimental ballad. We have been through many old plantation home but this one had rooms that were very large. The usual four rooms downstairs and four upstairs but much larger.The third story was a ballroom. It was struck by lightning and when they rebuilt they lowered the ceiling from 14 ft. to 8ft. We could not go up to that floor because of fire regulations. Bummer!!!
We met some people on our tour that told us more places to go. Kentuckians are very proud of their state and were surprised we drove from California to see it. Thanks to Larry!!!
After the tour... to lunch... we were determined to find mexican food. We need our fix. No Mexican food since Thermopolis, Wyoming. We found a good one on 3rd Street which is the historic street of Bardstown. We ordered our food and a "medium" Margarita. Thank goodness, would have hated to see the large. I had Carnitas and Larry had Chile Verde. Both of them were very good and should hold us for a few more weeks. Such Californians!!! After lunch/dinner were drove around part of the historic district. We forget how many homes and businesses are over 150 years old. Good to see a lot of them are being restored. Went around the round-about a few times and Larry said it reminded him of England. Boy, now there is a story! In the middle of the round-about is the old Courthouse which we finally got a picture of down the street. We also saw the new Courthouse which actually looks kind of old.
Headed back to the campground for a relaxing evening. Walked the dogs on the cart path of the golf course. That is after the golfers were finished. Great evening!!!!!!!!!!
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