You know you've been to Kentucky when. ..

The middle portion of our vacation was spent touring various places in Kentucky. I found that there were some quirky aspects to the state of Kentucky.

You know you are in Kentucky when. . .

* You are tempted to stop at one of the many World's Biggest or State's Biggest Rock shops to purchase a rock that you could dig up from the ground if you could muster the energy.

* You have no idea was a SHMURE is. (That is phonetic for S'more.) I had this hilarious conversation with some guy about me buying the products to make Shmures at the campfire.

* You have nothing to see over the earth, so you start finding small holes and exploring those. Then, BAM! You find an awesome cave. (Mammoth Cave)* When you are on a tour of these caves, a man tells the story of how the first guy to ever explore the cave was named Earl. I don't know why, but I got a big kick out of that name. It just seemed appropriate.
* . .. when you take a two mile hike to see the mouth of a cave. Not much to see there. The hike was fun, though! Ev's face says it all.
* you see a giant bat and realize you are standing near the great Louisville Slugger museum!


* You have a great time at the museum until Andrew loses his brand new digital camera. What a bummer!* you actually think you can race in the Kentucky Derby!
* you take a tour of Churchill Downs and learn that horses are only buried with their head, hearts, and hooves. Did you know that? It freaks me out a little.
Kentucky was a blast. The kids had a great time at all of our tours, but it was time to take a little relaxation break. ..