LouTex Days 33-35

March 27, 2014

We had a great, quiet and warm night in Fall Hollow and enjoyed the final miles on the Natchez Trace (including a stroll on part of the Old Trace):

The Double-Arch Bridge is spectacular and has an interesting sign:

And we saw the War of 1812 monument. Who won The War of 1812 is a standing joke between us and friends Linda and Denny (and a few other Americans), and David remembered this memorial on the Trace:

We were passed by only eight cars and four bicycles (one a tandem) in 62 miles; that’s one of the reasons we like taking The Trace.

We passed by Nashville (with me singing “Nashville Cats” more than once) and drove.

We made a quick stop at a big Camping World and Gander Mountain store (no purchases, but did note that both Paula Deen and Duck Dynasty products abound; all is forgiven here in Tennessee).

In Sparta, Kentucky, we saw a field full of roosters, each tethered beside a rain barrel. After some research (yes, I even Googled “cock fighting” Sparta Kentucky), I discovered one mention of a bust of a cock fight in February nearby AND a review of Roosters Restaurant. That’s it.

We stayed at a Rest Area in Florence, Kentucky. And here’s us among our fellow “campers”:

March 28, 2014

We were up and out and headed to Cincinnati for an Outlet Mall (yep, we sent like crazy: a belt and undies).  In Dayton, we stopped at Lewis’ RV (recommended by a couple we met in Texas) and spent a couple of hours looking at new motorhomes (we’re looking for some additional comfort, so may be in the market). And I got a chance to wear my #PinkintheRink on Power Pink Friday:

We took advantage of the sunny day and kept driving. There was ice on some ponds then a small amount of snow in Cygnet, Ohio. Our border stop was about 30 seconds long and we were back in Canada. More snow on the ground (we were worried about this).

We pulled in to the Flying J in Tilbury and spent a relatively quiet night. Here’s the view from our spot:

March 29. 2014

It was an easy, Saturday morning drive from Tilbury home (with a 10 second snow squall at Bayview Avenue in Toronto). Snow on the lawns and fields increased as we headed up the 115, and we got home safe and sound around 1:30. That was a great way to end the trip: a sunny, easy, traffic-free and relatively short drive home. We’ll do THAT again.

Our trip was great. The weather wasn’t perfect, but we did get some sun and warmth. We loved riding our bikes, watching the birds, looking at the countryside, and meeting all the people. It was also great to be with our new travelling companion, Mandy. She did really well for a first-timer, and we look forward to many more trips together. Here’s the final Cat’s Eye View (I couldn’t see her, so took an over-my-head pic of where I thought she might be snuggling):

And, as with the end of all trips, we’re starting to plan the next one!