As planned we departed Charlestown on October 16 and arrived at Diamond Caverns RV Park in Park City, KY by noon. Diamond Caverns RV Park is part of the Thousand Trails system and camping fees are included in the membership cost. This is a relatively small park but is very pleasant and quiet. Abby would probably not agree with that because on Sunday there was someone in the distance doing some target shooting. As soon as she heard the shots, her tail went between her legs and she pulled back to the camper. :-)
We had one of the best campsites with an unblemished view of the playground and the buildings and the woods beyond. One morning as Pat walked Duke, he said he saw two deer that were feeding. Pretty cool!
On Monday, we decided to drive around Mammoth Cave National Park. A few years ago, we went on a cave tour so we passed on that this time. We took the dogs on one of the easier trails--that's about all they (and us) can handle!
This particular trail led to an old cemetery where Stephen Bishop who was a cave guide and is the only identified guide buried here. His grave marker was probably originally intended for a Union soldier but was donated by a Mammoth Cave visitor.
While driving around the park, we took one of the side roads and found
that we had to cross the river on a ferry. While we have been on big car ferries,
this was unique because it can handle only about three cars at a time.
It was an enjoyable drive and hike.
From Mammoth Cave, we drove into Park City to the site of
Bell's Tavern. This is a ruins that was once a stage coach stop back in the
1830's. The original structure must have been huge (see second picture below
where Pat is walking). Looking at the ruins makes one wonder how such a
structure was constructed since they certainly did not have the modern cranes
that we have today!
On Tuesday, the weather changed with an approaching cold
front and rain threatened all day. Wednesday was another travel day in the rain
to a park southwest of Nashville, TN.
EASY LIVING!!
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