Lexington Kentucky

Finally a decent length train run, actually one of the longest we have ever done. Three days on the train unable to get off. Now usually I would be really looking forward to this, but this one I was a little worried about. Tweedy and Alex had to fly as they had PR's before the train was due to arrive. So this one would be just me and Willow, 3 days seeing no one else but each other and unable to go anywhere. I shouldn't have worried though as we had a really good time with no squabbles or fights at all which is pretty impressive as I'm sure most people would go stir crazy after that time. There was another reason to be slightly worried and that was we were at the back of the train which is always bumpier and 3 days of that can be a bit much. Luckily this journey was one of the smoothest we have had for ages, even at the back. Well apart from the switching, but that is rarely smooth free.

We were promised cooler weather and it was, but not as cool as they said. It hit the 90 mark but that is so much nicer than in the 100's. Even though it was still hot it was bearable and you could go out and explore so it was a shame we were only here for 4 days.

Tweedy was booked into the Hilton the first day we arrived so made use of the pool there, which Willow loved.

We discovered Mellow Mushroom here, which is a small pizza restaurant chain but has a very independent feel to it. Not only do they do great food but I loved the feel of the place and the décor and music. I even tuned into Mellow Mushroom radio from my computer when I got home.




I also found a British fish and chip shop, well as British as you can find in the US. I think it was called MacGregor’s but can't really remember. So often you find on a menu 'British fish and chips' but they are no where near. This time though they weren't bad. Not far off at all, really enjoyable and good value.

Walking around town we kept seeing horse statues. These were all part of Horses Mania 2010 which is a public art project. There are 82 life size horses which have been decorated by artists and 50 foals and 7 horse decorated by schools. The horses will be auctioned off in December for local charities.





There were horses everywhere in this town, not just the horse mania. Though this may have something to do with Lexington being the horse capital of the world.

The school went on a field trip to Mary Todd Lincoln's house which was right next door to the arena. I think they liked it and it certainly broke up a long school day for them.



I liked Lexington especially being able to walk everywhere including the arena. It is a shame it isn't like that more often. The arena was also joined to a small mall. Not really a shopping mall though but it did have a food court which was handy and also free wifi which was very handy.

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