You mean you don't drive 1.5 hours to take your dog to brunch? Do you even love your dog? Truffles is lovingly nicknamed "Princess Paw" in our house, for good reason. She's been taken to North America's Largest Dog Festival, enjoys specialty dog events, dines in the finest … [Read more...] about Attending A Bone Soiree: Dog Brunch At Hotel Covington In Covington, KY
A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
"We got bourbon balls when we got off the plane!" This is what my mom said upon landing in Louisville, KY for the weekend of the Kentucky Derby. What I don't know is whether or not she got the real thing. The bourbon ball originated in a small, women-owned-and-run business in … [Read more...] about A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
The final stop on my horse tour of Kentucky is where the life of a race horse begins and, for some of the greats, ends - Claiborne Farm. Claiborne Farm is about 30 minutes outside of Lexington, KY and is home to some of the greatest horses for breeding and the resting place of … [Read more...] about Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
What does a horse do after racing? While in Kentucky we were able to see all parts of the life of a racing horse. We had the opportunity to watch them race at the Kentucky Derby, I visited Claiborne Farm where horses are bred and buried, while between birth, racing and burial … [Read more...] about Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
Going Wine Tasting At Harkness Edwards Vineyards In Winchester, Kentucky
We visited two wineries in Kentucky. Everyone says the first, Purple Toad, is *the* Kentucky winery. I respectfully and strongly disagree. If you want to taste a lot of wines in a variety of flavors but stand the entire time and experience OK service, then sure - stop by … [Read more...] about Going Wine Tasting At Harkness Edwards Vineyards In Winchester, Kentucky
Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tickets secured early? Check. Fascinators? Check. Advice for infield seating? Check. Review of prohibited and allowed items? Check. This anxious person's checking and rechecking of these items and more over and over? Check. The Kentucky Derby is a very exciting and … [Read more...] about Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
I never would've thought that a National Quilt Museum would make the list of "top coolest things I've ever seen." But here we are. I'm going to say it. The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY is on my list of top coolest things I've ever seen. When I … [Read more...] about The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
I'm not really one for high adrenaline activities. I like my fun, but prefer it to be low key memory making. I've started getting braver over recent years, including last year when I rode a roller coaster AND cliff jumped in Wisconsin. But when your best friend tells you … [Read more...] about Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
An Evening With Mr. Lumpy And Friends
If you've followed us for any length of time then you know we have a love for the animals. Me (Shae) in pawticular. I LOVE taking pet and animal photography and meeting wild beasties. For example, I enjoyed meeting Gem the Wombat (pictured below), I got a wombat tattoo soon … [Read more...] about An Evening With Mr. Lumpy And Friends