Best day ever ... 2010 is a single lane (thank goodness it's paved) road up and over the mountain between Kentucky and Virginia. Talking with the locals it's the kind of road that "oh ... that road ... well we don't really ever go on that road ... it's too curvey! Are you sure you don't want to take the four-lane?" Ah yes ... that's the road we're looking for. And it didn't disapoint.
I always have the same feelings when I turn on to a road like this. What have I got myself in to? Are you sure you want to do this? I remember the first serious curve ... a 180 degree first gear monster on the side of a mountain. Gear dowm to first, enter the corner, lean, and accelerate straight up through a canopy of green leaves.
160 is a wider road so the speed is greater (which of course makes it more fun!) It takes us into the heart of coal country and we stop at the Miner's Museum for a break. Amazing insights into the life of early coal miners.
Lunch was at the Dari Delight in Big Stone Gap. I knew with a name like that it had to be good ... and it didn't disapoint. I enjoyed each and every calorie! The owner was amazed that we found him by searching for food on the GPS!
After lunch our best paved roads turned to dirt. So ... After several attemps and having to turn around we headed for a cheap motel. We are staying at the same place we began our trip to Alaska in 2006. Great memories and a great value. They didn't leave the light on for us but they do have lights!
Tomorrow ... Cincinnati via 16 (one of our most favorite roads.)
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