Pilot Mountain

The first time I saw Pilot Mountain was on a road trip to Indiana.  As you zip along scenic Hwy 52 toward the VA border, Pilot Mountain suddenly leaps into view, looking like absolutely nothing else in the area! We have since driven by Pilot Mountain on several trips and vowed that one day we...

Kentucky Travelogue 4 – Lexington, Horses and Bourbon

We spent our time in Lexington doing two quintessential Kentucky things - visiting Thoroughbred horse farms and touring Bourbon distilleries.  I booked an afternoon horse farm tour out of Lexington, and I wanted to have lunch at a well-reviewed place in the country.  Since we really aren't Bourbon fans (hmmm...I should say weren't because we...

Kentucky Travelogue 3 – Frankfort & Versailles

Before we set off for Frankfort, we were treated to another over-the-top Central Park B&B breakfast of orange ricotta pancakes, sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs and a poached seckle pear with berries.  Normally the only thing I consume before 11 am is a humongous cafe au lait, so all this early morning culinary effort is somewhat wasted...

Kentucky Travelogue 2 – Central KY & Louisville

As part of our "See All 50 States Tour" we recently spent a week in Kentucky.  When we told people we were going to KY, the universal response was "why?"  I never realized KY got so little love!  Kentucky is a beautiful state with lots of interesting things to do and see.  After spending a...

Kentucky Travelogue 1 – Mammoth Cave

As some of you know my man and I have a goal of touring through all 50 states.  In the last year we've knocked out the big 2 of Alaska and Hawaii, so this time we decided to go for one a little closer to home:  Kentucky.  I did my usual homework on bedandbreakfast.com and...

My Top Oahu Do’s and Some Bonus Don’ts

Hawaii is a "big ticket"  or once-in-a-lifetime vacation for most people so I thought I would share a list of my top tips for having a great time on Oahu. Rent a car for a day or more and get out and see the island on your own.  Oahu is very easy to get around,...

Hawaii Travelogue 11 – Aloha Oe

Somewhere around day 10 of a trip my will to vacation deserts me, and I just want to be home, sleeping in my own bed and cooking my own food!  John and I were both ready to come home, but we thoroughly enjoyed our last half day in Oahu. Bob and Kim had not yet...

Hawaii Travelogue 10 – Last Full Day in Oahu

This day was pretty laid back and uneventful.  Tom & Becky were heading back to CA so they and Bob & Kim spent their morning on Waikiki sunning and trying their hand at paddleboarding (they said it was fun!) while John and I zipped across town to drive the popular scenic loop around Tantalus Mtn....

Hawaii Travelogue 9 – Remembering and Honoring A Brother

Sometimes God orchestrates the coolest things.  This day is a good illustration.  Before I tell you about it, I want to throw a few "disclaimers" out there.  I realize in sharing this information that I am treading on sensitive and hallowed ground.  I am not a historian nor the family spokesperson.  What follows are my...

Hawaii Travelogue 8 – Oahu Round Two: Pearl Harbor

Our final half day in Kauai and the return trip to Oahu don't rate their own post, so I will include my few remaining comments about that part of our trip with our first day back in Oahu. For our last meal on Kauai we decided to "pop over" to Waimea to check out the...