Friday (4/24)  Another day in Louisville.  Of course, we went to Churchill Downs (see picture.)   It was interesting to see the home of the Kentucky Derby and all the history that goes along with it. This event is attended by 150,000 people each year and they only have seats for 50,000.  There are 100,000 people standing around partying - sounds like fun.

We then went to Locust Grove which is a 4,400 sq ft brick home.   That is not so unusual today but it was build in 1790 at a time when most people lived in a 10 ft x 10 ft one room cabin.   It was truly spectacular in its day and today, it is still a beautiful home. It was the home of the sister of Revolutionary War hero, George Rogers Clark.  He spent the last years of his life in that home.  It was also visited by Lewis and Clark on their return from their expedition to the Pacific.

We saw signs for the Zachary Taylor Memorial Cemetery so we went to see it.   Pres. Taylor is entombed there along with many, many other military personnel.

On to the Farnsley-Moremen Landing.  A colonial home that was strategically set on the banks of the Ohio river.  Its location made it a stopping point for people traveling the Ohio river.

We then moved on to Fort Knox.   We were able to view the Gold Depository but they would not let us in to make a withdrawal - they are no fun!!!!!

A quick dinner at White Castle.  Now most of you won't get the significance of that but it is of note because Rich and his sibling and his son think that it is great.  Sue on the other hand went with all those crazy Lukes (who ordered 37 hamburgers) and thought they were the most tasteless hamburgs she had ever had.   Rich thinks Sue has no taste BUT then again look who she married!!!!  P.S. Sue had a pulled pork sandwich and Rich had four hamburgers (only because he wasn't hungry.)