Monday, May 24th, Day 18
Chimney Rock, Kentucky to Bardstown, Kentucky (55 miles)

Holy smakers…talk about hot. 7:00am was very hot as we were leaving camp. We made a breakfast stop in Burgin…good grits. Burgin is a picturesque community steeped in tradition and history. Established in 1877, Burgin continues to grow because of its hard working citizens and their urge to welcome others..The ride was okay except for the blazing sun, a temperature near 90 and high humidity. It was a little bit of a problem staying hydrated. There was very little wind to cool us as we rode.
Stopped for lunch at a quaint country store that had been a home and now was a store.
Grandma and Grandpa behind the counter. Their daughter, with a small baby in tow, was available to help.
They were very accommodating and lunch was terrific. The rest of the day saw us traveling on US62, a rolling expanse of countryside dotted with many hills and a lot of traffic. The most we’ve seen thus far.
We made it to Bardstown and settled in at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Had more food and then off to the sleeping bag. Oh, did I tell you it was HOT!!!