Kentucky: the bluegrass state, KFC (kentucky fried chicken, and the Kentucky Derby. That sums up Kentucky. Just kidding. We have a lot more to offer, but for most outsiders, it seems to be fairly hidden. There is more here than most people would expect. To be honest, I am still learning of things we have to offer and it is shocking!
For me, the Derby has never been a big deal. I have never been to the Kentucky Derby and only been to Churchill Downs just a few times. Horse racing, woo hoo, what is all the fuss about? I am going to find out in 9 days, because this year, I am going to Derby for the first time! While I have no idea what the fuss is about, it is thrilling to find out. Hopefully, I will have some new insights by the time the day is over. The question is, who am I going to Derby with?
I am going with the craziest people I have ever met, and that says a lot because I have met quite a few crazy people. Over Christmas break, I had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Gatlinburg with this group of people in a 4-story chalet. I must admit, it was one of the craziest weekends I have ever had.
So this year, Derby is going to be a new level of fun for me. Although I am not going to meet the Queen of England or any famous movie stars, I am spending the day in the infield with the rednecks (as some people would say), hopefully winning money, but I doubt it, I have some serious bad luck.
Derby events are the highlight of the year for many people in Kentucky. Two weeks before Derby day is Thunder Over Louisville. The Great Lawn gathers with millions (this year's estimation of people attended was 800,000). It is a day not taken lightly for those who live here within our 16th largest city, Louisville. I have added a few pictures from Thunder to give you an idea of what I am talking about.
I plan to survive Derby, in order to tell my experience. We shall see how my luck turns out.
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