BAD NEWS, FOLKS: Our camera acted up today and we got NO pictures. We're disappointed but I'll try to fill in. Use your imagination. Louisville, Kentucky. Leaving the pastoral serenity of Lexington, we arrived in the hubbub of Louisville. We got there in time to visit Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby for over 100 years. Some of the Derby winner's (the horses) are buried on the grounds. In the Museum, some of the hats that ladies wore on Derby day were displayed. (as well as some dresses). Kids could actually participate in a video game-type horse race. Our main purpose of this whole trip has been to attend 'The Rally', the largest RV rally in the country, and yea, maybe even the world. We would attend the next day, but following Churchill Downs, we drove by the rally area and saw about 4 parking lots filled with the RV's of the attendees. I heard there were about 4000. We were able to see the outdoor exhibit of 'vintage' RVs. The first 5th wheel!! (1938) The next day we attended 'the Rally' and that's where we have no more pictures. There was a Motorhome priced at $1.9 million, on sale for 50% off at the rally. We passed on that one. In addition to all the new models of RV's, there were many vendors for parts, accessories, and various RV unrelated stuff. We finished up our visit at the rally in time to make the tour of the Louisville Slugger bat factory. Again, no pictures, but interesting. Some pro ball players order up to 100 bats per season, made to their own specs. The company makes about 1.8 million bats per year, with the .8 mil being the miniature bats they give away at the factory tour. The factory is still located in downtown Louisville and has a 120' replica of a bat outside the building. Here's a 'stock' photo. (best I can do) You'll notice the camera is fixed again.
Tomorrow we're heading south for more adventures. Stay tuned.
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Chuck and Mary Lou have been traveling in their RV since 2002 and have lately been taking longer, extended trips. This is our way to share our experiences. Trip Reports
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