Louisville, KY, Day 1, July 13

Busy day! Started with an 8:30 tour of Churchill Downs. It was worth it! The house was a local who hasn't missed the Derby since he first week be when he was 16. We guess he's "our age"--knew all the basic stuff, but also lots of fun details. E.g., having a seat doesn't mean you can see the race--even those in expensive seats. The horses only run when they are three years old. Unfortunately, no horses were there before cause they're doing done renovations. All bets are in cash, and so are payouts.

Next was a walking tour of historic Louisville. Lots of old mansions. Many were made into apartment buildings, but are being restore and returned to single family him homes. Most were mixed architectural styles--if Mrs. So-and-so wanted a turret, she got one whether it "fit" or not. There were also beautiful walking paths which many of the houses faced, so it was the back door that faced a street.

Plus, Louisville dinner. This time pulled pork, properly cooked over hickory, but the sauce was thick and sweet--good, but not as good as NC. Bourbon slushee to go with it, though! Beautiful evening walk partway across the Ohio River on the pedestrian bridge.

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  1. Gwyneth DuncanJuly 13, 2021 at 10:12 PM

    My Aunt Betty Wommack and my grandmother Carrie Duncan lived in Louisville for many years. Aunt Betty worked for the Kentucky School for the Blind.

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