Some of you may know, I have lived in the Mid-West (Ohio) for a number of years from the mid 1980's to the mid 1990's and always look forward to returning there whenever I have the opportunity to do so. So, this year, Ironman Louisville was the reason for my trip to Kentucky and I enjoyed being there, tremendously.
Most of the time I write about, and post pictures from, my triathlon adventures. So this time, I wanted to share with you a few pictures from the places I visited while in Louisville. People there are awesome - warm, pleasant , and gracious. On top of that, I was also able to meet and visit with great friends.
Fort Knox is located between Louisville and Elizabethtown
Two army tanks welcome visitors to the center
I have seen it in pictures, but not up close and personal. A majestic building and nothing around it. People say its has got the goods.
Louisville is a world-renowned destination for the horse enthusiasts and hosts the annual horse racing extravaganza - the Kentucky Derby, the initial event of the triple crown.
Horses .......
.... horses
horses
and more horses, everywhere.
Louisville is a very lively city with a vibrant downtown. When it is not converted to the Ironman finishline, it serves as an entertainment center with music, restaurants, and bars.
On a Friday evening
With a live band
The biggest rock guitar
fun + Delicious
and Keith Stone. You are so smooth Keith Stone. Always!
Although, I am not a huge baseball fan, I could not leave Louisville without visiting the Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory and museum.
That is why it would not fit inside
Some of America's greatest players slugged with their bats
This is how they made them then ......
and this is how they make them now. There is only one employee left at the LS who can actually craft a bat by hand using a lathe. So if the computers crash they still will be in business.
The 21st Century museum on Main Street is easy to spot. Can you guess why?
Twice the size of the original statue of David sits in front of this worth-visiting museum of modern art. The statue is a constant topic of conversation and debate and competes with the Slugger's baseball bat for attention.
This penguin is made of recycled plastic and serves as one of the focal points in the museum. It rotates throughout the building and can be found in a different place each day.
In the past couple of years the greater Louisville neighborhoods have been devastated by tornados. This sculpture represents a tornado and is made up from items found in the wake of this natural disaster.
Louisville is full of entertainers .....
and the images of colonel Sanders. Yes, that is why we have the Kentucky Fried Chicken.
On Monday, it was time to say good bye to this awesome city.
The flowers and me
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