Day 30 of our #BoxsterRoadTrip takes us from Bardstown, KY to Richmond, IN.
We started our day with a drive through rural Kentucky. Today had another first for Steve – seeing fields of tobacco and then seeing the drying sheds. There is not nearly as much tobacco as there once was (thank goodness), but it is still a viable crop in the south.
One interesting thing we have noticed in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio has been something called Barn Quilts. This is something that is truly rural America and it is fun (and interesting) to see all the different designs and colors.
And speaking of barns, the question of the day is “Why are most barns painted red?”. We began to wonder about this and, of course, we had to “google it”. Turns out “Barns are Painted Red Because of the Physics of Dying Stars“. Or, to put it another way, because red ochre (FE2O3) is plentiful and cheap. So, it was originally a matter of economics (and today is probably more a matter of tradition).
After leaving Kentucky, we drove through Ohio (Steve got to drive across the bridge this time) and ended up in Indiana, where we encountered a little road work, which took us on a detour through rural Indiana, before arriving in Richmond.
Today was another sunny day, in the high 70’s. It is hard to believe this is really autumn. And tomorrow is supposed to be more great weather!
This evening we are staying at a lovely Airbnb called “Blue Chestnut Room in Garden Manor“. The hostess and host are delightful people. Another Airbnb gem!
The journey continues . . .
“…has been something called Bart Quilts.”
I was wondering why they were called Bart Quilts, so I Googled it and then realized it was Barn Quilts !
I was a little slow tonight!
Typo on my part. I need to fire the proof reader!
Boy you guys are the beasts of the road. Can’t believe it’s been 30 days. I’m exhausted just reading the posts!!!Good info on the barns! Stay safe, Bill