Day 2

Then: When you last left the boys they had just finished their trek to the state of Kentucky, resting their heads in a Louisville Red Roof Inn. The brothers visited MELT, a Tim Hortons, multiple damaged urinals and then were attacked by hordes of BARNS!

Now: The Mission: Travel from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN and visit Louisville Mega Cavern, Jim Beam and make Fallingwater (Frank Lloyd Wright house) reservations. Not to mention, find sustenance along the way.

Phil and Tim checked out of their lodging to find TOAST on Market only to find it over ran with RUNNERS! RUNNERS EVERYWHERE! With a wait time of 30 minutes the boys found themselves entertaining each other with Yelp! reviews and talk of Fruit Ninja (check it out... No Don't, it's addictive). Finally being seated the boys were greeted by Trevor, their breakfast companion, sent to wait on them with such delights as Dark Roast Coffee and Gourmet Pancakes!

Tim's Order: Coffee, *Special* Tiramisu Pancakes - Chocolate powder and espresso mix into batter with chocolate whipped cream atop sprinkled with chocolate powder and chips "for effect" (as per Trevor) with Bacon on the side.

Phil's Order: Coffee, Lemon Soufflé - Delightfully delicate, bursting with lemon flavor adorned with a rich vanilla custard and juicy blueberry compote with Bacon on the side.

Trevor turned out to be from Saranac Lake, NY (Near Lake Placid) and would prefer to return to "the mountains". He bid the boys adieu with two fresh cups of coffee to go.

Toast on Market:


Fallingwater was called, reservations made. Check.

With tummys full the brothers decided to tackle their next checkpoint. JIM BEAM in Clermont, KY. 30 minute drive was the only thing in between Louisville and spectacularly distilled Kentucky Bourbon. Arriving to the distilling grounds they were given free tasting tickets and a map of the property to help them about the acreage. After walking about a bit the boys found themselves a part of a paid tour into the barrel aging warehouse, Warehouse D. This is where all our favorite Jim Beam Bourbons come to hangout and play pool. Winding back around the pathways to the Tasting Room the boys grabbed cups and were shown how to select their poison.

Tim's Poison: Red Stag - Honey Tea (80 proof) , Knob Creek 9 Year (100 proof)

Phil's Poison: Basil Hayden's (80 proof), Devil's Cut (90 proof)

After tasting surprisingly good alcohol the boys made their way back into the sunlight and on to the black tarred roadway.

Jim Beam:


Sightings/Intersting:


Returning to Louisville, Phil and Tim decided it was time to get UNDERGROUND. Arriving at the Louisville Mega Cavern they were greeted by folks waiting for the Tram Tour and those who were waiting to get their ZIP on (there are zip line that run though a portion of the rocky tunnels). It was decided that the Tram Tour was for them due the damaged wing of Tim. Soon after they got their ticket the Tram was boarded and on its way through the mild 59 degree Fahrenheit maze. The history of the limestone caverns were spoken about over a loud speaker system installed in the Jeep as they crept along the 30 foot high walls (the caverns used to be 90 feet tall but were filled up to 30 feet to store recycled materials).

Mega Cavern:


Soon after leaving the Mega Cavern the ravenous brothers scarfed down a roast beef and swiss sandwich on their way to Nashville, TN listening to The Allman Brothers. But, the sandwich would not cessate their hunger for long.

Once in Nashville the boys found their way to a extremely kind musician's home, the two quickly jettisoned their luggage and headed back on the road toward their next dining adventure.

Rounding multiple bends and pass throughs, banks, churches, pawn shops, churches and adult super gigunda marts (quiky marts, if you will) the boys arrived at their bounty.

Tim's Order: Fat Tire Beer, Pulled Pork Redneck Taco

Phil's Order: Coca-Cola, Pulled Pork Redneck Taco & Fries

Wowwie wow wow wow. The only thing that made Phil and Tim sad was that they would not be able to return for a go on the BBQ Ribs. But these are what tacos should be.

Martin's BBQ:


The boys were not ready to start their blog entry yet, they were interested in taking in some good live local music and beers. At the suggestion of their host to check out "12th and Porter for consistently great original music" they found themselves at Rooster's ordering PBR and agreeing with the suggestion. Definitely a good find!

Goodnight.