Atlanta to the Coast - Day 1 / by Mark

LAT 36.9 LON 84.5
Clinton, TN

It’s time for another road trip—down to the Southeast to see relatives, friends, and more wacky attractions. We’re driving a loop to Atlanta, Charleston, Raleigh, Williamsburg, Roanoke, and back home.

Today, we toured the first of several state capitals in Frankfort, KY. It was quite ornate both inside and out. However, it rather overshadowed the small town (population 27,000) it inhabits.

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He’s the hip state rep.

He’s the hip state rep.

Oh, those wacky law librarians!

Oh, those wacky law librarians!

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Then, we stopped at the Parkette Drive-In for lunch, consisting of a “shrimp box”, a pork tenderloin sammich, and chili cheese fries.

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Suddenly, there was a monster attack!

Actually, a mascot for a fireworks store (that burned down).

Actually, a mascot for a fireworks store (that burned down).

After checking in at the hotel, we drove over to Norris Dam, the first of the Tennessee Valley Authority projects.

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Tomorrow, more attractions, Atlanta, and our recently married niece.