Knoxville to Kentucky.

From Townsend, I went to Knoxville via the Foothills Parkway (as much as possible). What sucks about relying on Apple Maps is when you lose service, you can't ask it for new directions. I made it to Knoxville by just making a lucky guess. I'm terrible with geography but have a decent sense of direction. 

After "glamping" for a few days at Little Arrow, I was ready for my own bathroom and a refrigerator. I stayed at the Graduate Hotel, which I've stayed in before in Providence, RI. This one was good, not as nice, but I gleefully peed (yes TMI, I know), showered, and put a few things in the refrigerator whenever I wanted. Simple things can bring so much happiness. 

Had great food at Sunspot and KoPita. KoPita had a vegan Shwarma sandwich that made me want to cry, it was so good. 

Went to the Knoxville Museum of Art. Pretty great collection for a small museum. I love museums, always have. These days I love them more than ever because they are mask mandatory. Except in Florida. This painting by Romanian painter Zsolt Bodoni is called "Replaced". I was really drawn to his two paintings at the museum. Amazing stuff. 

Drove to Kentucky to stay at a cheese farm - nice Airbnb. As I write this I'm sitting on the deck enjoying an amazing sunset. There's calves and kittens, pretty great combo. Tomorrow I take a tour of a cave. Unfortunately not Mammoth Caves because I didn't book the ticket months in advance. I won't give up on it, but this cave will be a cool experience. It's in Bowling Green so there's another place I've never been before. 

The calves are really friendly. The kittens are so adorable and lovable too. You can tell the animals are well taken care of here. It's a good idea to know where your food comes from, how it's made. Do I think this is the most amazing life a cow could have? Not really, but they are treated well, this place is super clean, and they get lots of pasture time. The cheese is spectacular - Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese.