After church this morning, my friend, Peggy and I decided to check out the fall scenery around our own area. From Lexington, we traveled out Old Frankfort Pike past many horse farms. We enjoyed a very nice lunch at Wallace Station, a place new to me. They had an extensive menu; we chose their bean soup and corn bread, ordinary Kentucky fare, a bargain at $5.30, including a drink. It felt good to eat on the patio in the crisp, sunny air.
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Fall Trees of Many Colors!
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This country restaurant is very popular and was very crowded today, but it was worth it!
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Barn behind the restaurant.
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Yellow trees everywhere, sometimes forming a canopy over the two-lane road!
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We kept driving out Old Frankfort Pike and ended up in the very small town of Midway, Kentucky. A railroad has long run through the Main Street and has figured prominently in the history of the town. Main Street is not long but is quite interesting.
On this Sunday, there were not many businesses open, but we visited them all: clothing stores, antique stores, a toy store, and several art galleries. There were also several restaurants. All were unique -
none had generic merchandise. The shopkeepers were very friendly, and helpful when we had questions. All along the way, I made mental notes of who I would be bringing back to Midway: my almost 4-year-old grandson, Xavier, who loves trains, all my book-loving friends, the list extended to nearly everyone I know.
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Railroad tracks split Main Street in half but there are plenty of crossing points. Also: trains rarely come through!
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Peggy.
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Me/Jan. |
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The architecture was quite unusual and picturesque! |
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There was a group of teens sitting on the tracks, not too worried about a train coming around the corner. |
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A very nice Irish store, in Central Kentucky! The merchandise was varied, and all lovely.
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Closed today, we plan to definitely visit the Darlin' Jeans Apple Cobbler Cafe soon! |
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Yes, the Railroad has played a very prominent role in Midway, Kentucky!
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Golden yellow trees everywhere in the town, in the country!
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Of all the trees this afternoon, this row of red trees on my own street is my favorite!
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Don't know when we'll have the first freeze this year, but it is October 19th and the roses in my front yard are still blooming! |
Will YOU take a short (or long) trip just to enjoy the fall scenery this year? As for Peggy and myself, we plan to return to Midway on November 15 or 16 for their Quilt Show. More Leaf Peeping!
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