Homeward Bound Day 10 - Ann Arbor MI to Lexington KY 10/02

Depart: Ann Arbor MI 10:30am

Arrive: Lexington KY 4:30 pm

Miles: Traveled 332.8

Weather: Sunny and warm. Temps in the low 80s

We decided a few days ago to add a day to our trip. Our original plan has us driving nine hours today. We weren't looking forward to getting up at 5:00am in order to arrive in Bristol by 3:30 or 4:00 so we split the day.  

We enjoy a slower morning since we aren't driving as far.  We have an extra cup of coffee at breakfast. We spend time critiquing this artwork hanging in the hotel's breakfast room.

The images selected for Alaska first catch our attention. The placement of the igloo and tree don't meet with our approval.  Igloos were used by the Inuit who lived above the Arctic Circle.  Why did the artist place the igloo above the Aleutian Islands? We also think the artist used the wrong tree siluette and placed it too far north. We find other things we don't agree with.  Mt. Rushmore doesn't look like it is in South Dakota and the Statue of Liberty doesn't look like it is in New York.  While I don't agree with all the artist's decisions, I actually like this piece of art.

We take care of some business chores.  BB calls and sets up an appointment for getting internet at our new apartment. I call Allstate to cancel insurance on our Anchorage apartment.  

The drive to Lexington reintroduces us to interstate traffic.  There are several workzones on US 23 and I75. Traffic slows and backs up at each of them.  Tractor-trailers are out in force.  It isn't unusual to see 6 or 7 traveling together.

Traffic looks like this for most of our drive.

We see Love's Travel Stops!  Love's and Sheetz are our favorite places to stop when traveling.  We stop at the Love's  in Sydney, Ohio.  It is a wonderful stop!  BB and I have duties when we stop for gas.  BB fills the tank and I clean the windows.  The sponge/squeegee has a long handle and appears brand new!   The bucket has window washer liquid in it instead of water! The price of gas is the lowest we've seen in a year, $3.14.  And there is a fenced in dog park! Just a wonderful stop.

Our night's lodging in Lexington is at a Homewood Suites by Hilton. It's basically a small apartment as it has a bedroom, living room with kitchen and a bathroom.  All the places we've stayed this trip have been great.  Thanks, BB, for all the research you put into finding our lodging!

Today wasn't an exciting day, but it was a good day.

Sal