Key West we're here

Arrived in Key West today about noon. Was not impressed with the trip down except for the seven mile bridge that is in between the Gulf and Atlantic. Key West however is unbelievable, we didn't expect the crowds even tho all the locals we talked to said the place was dead. We had to wait in line for 30 mins. to take the picture of the Southern most point. It is like Bardstown Road in Louisville times ten. Should have more pictures tomorrow as we highlight the crowds. Have a slow internet so will post more pictures tomorrow.

Alabama Jack's a bar before Key Largo, it was closed; to early.

Standing on the old seven mile bridge

Seven mile bridge taken from the old bridge

Key West Day Four

This is the first Easter in a very long time that I did not go to church. I feel bad about that and hope he forgives me.

We had a very nice riding day. No rain and eighty degrees. We stopped at the Everglades National Park, because of so much rain only a small portion of the walking tours were open. We saw lots of dead alligators on the Tamaimi Trail US 41. We are now  in Florida City heading for Key West tomorrow. Not a lot of pictures today but tomorrow should be better. Out running the weather has been quite a feat.

Florida Panther

Key West day Three

This turned out to be a travel day as we tried to out run Thunder storms and heavy rain. We almost made it as we had less than a mile to go the motel and the sky opened up. John got soaked because he left his rain jacket in the tour pack thinking we could make it to the motel. They call Florida the sunshine state but we haven't seen the sun yet. We traveled the back roads through Ga. and Florida and could not believe how light the traffic. The pictures below where taken at the State Line and as you can see, very few cars or trucks.

That was wonderful!

We are in Brooksville Florida.

Key West day Two

We had a great day today. Started out a little chilly but it warmed up nicely by mid morning We are in Milledgeville Ga. about mid way through the state. Looks like we will have to ride in the rain tomorrow with no way to go around it. Should be in the northern part of Florida by tomorrow night . Check back to see. Not a lot of pictures today because we have seen the mountains of Tenn. before.

Leaving John's House

Visitor Center Smokey Mountains

View from 6400 feet

untains before.

Spring Break Key West Trip

Starting a new post train of my trip to the Florida Keys. Becky has chosen not to go this time due to a trip she took to Texas and just returned. I'm not wimping out by not riding the whole way there. Since I have a limited amount of time I need every day. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be very stormy with thunder storms, hail and even the possibility of a tornado. Therefore I will haul the Harley to Knoxville where I will meet up with my brother in law, John. We will ride to the Keys from his house rain or shine.

Paducah Flood Wall

As promised here are a few of the murals painted on the flood walls.

Paducah Kentucky

We had a couple of days around Thanksgiving where due to other family commitments we would be alone. Since the weather is going to be nice we thought we would get one more motorcycle trip in this year. So we are in Paducah Kentucky a nice town that has a large artist community that is nationally known. It is known for the painted murals on the Ohio River flood walls. We will see those tomorrow. This is what we did have time to see today.

Ohio River at the Overlook