Louisville, Kentuckey Girls' Trip days 3 & 4

 Sunday morning we had a later start to our day, deciding to meet Amy at Biscuit Belly at 10:30. I ordered sweet tea, a fruit/yogurt/granola bowl, and some Bonuts (donuts made from biscuit dough) that came with bourbon cream cheese frosting. 




 From there we took two cars to head out shopping; stopping at 2 different stores. 



After shopping we stopped at BoomBozz to get some appetizers to share then Amy headed home while the rest of us piled into Maria's car and headed out sightseeing in downtown Louisville. We stopped by a park to look at all the bridges.





Then headed to the Louisville Slugger Museum to see the giant bat.  




From there we headed back to the rental and hung out until it was time for Tanya to go to the airport. Maria and I drove her while Amy hung out back at the house with Marilyn and Jenn. After Maria and I got back we all just hung out snacking, talking, and laughing until we were all ready to call it a night.

In the morning Marilyn, Jenn, Maria and I packed up, cleaned up the rental and got ready to leave. Before saying goodbye to Louisville Maria and I decided to take one last walk around the neighborhood to get some exercise before our day of travel.




Maria drove me to the airport and I had some time to kill before my flight so I wandered around for a bit. 




Both flights were easy and uneventful. I had window seats and lovely sunny/clear skies. 




It was such a fun and carefree weekend filled with great food and good friends. I can not wait for next year's trip! 

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerMay 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM

    The Louisville airport looked neat with all the Derby photo ops! It was such a fun weekend- the things that we did in the city and just hanging out at the house were both equally enjoyable to me. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM

      I just lucked out on them setting those Derby photo ops up as I was walking by.

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  2. Andrea NineMay 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM

    Your time in Louisville looked so fun. What a joyous fellowship with some lovely ladies!

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  3. jennibellMay 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM

    These recaps have been so much fun to read! You had me at "bourbon cream cheese icing" - ha!

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM

      Right?! I don't know if I would have even thought to order them without the frosting. YUM

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  4. Kathrine EldridgeMay 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM

    Louisville is such a fabulous city! Thanks for sharing this fun trip!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  5. Amy ScottMay 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM

    I am so glad you got to see the airport decked out. Apparently closer to Derby it was even more decked out and they had a three piece musical group playing in the airport!

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  6. AnonymousMay 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM

    How fun! Louisville looks beautiful.
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  7. Veronica LeeMay 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM

    What a fun trip! Loved hearing about the Bonuts, and all the little adventures—shopping, sightseeing, snacking, and just hanging out with good friends. Sounds like the perfect weekend getaway. Can’t wait to see what you all get up to next year!

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  8. Penny @ Penny's PassionMay 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    What a fun place for a girls' weekend! We love Louisville!

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM

      It was definitely perfect for a girls' weekend.

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  9. HollyMay 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM

    So fun! So glad you enjoyed!

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  10. Rebecca JoMay 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM

    Glad Louisville treated you right!
    That big walking park just made it like in the top 10 parks in America. Did you do the walking bridge to walk to Indiana?

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM

      No, we didn't get a chance to do that; though I would have loved it! We were on a real time crunch since Tanya was leaving that night to head back home.

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  11. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM

    It looks like a nice time in a nice place!

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  12. Everyday MaddieMay 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    Oh this looks like such a fun trip!!

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  13. Jennifer GoodwinMay 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM

    You left out how I kept falling asleep Sunday afternoon/evening! 🤣 I don't know why it all caught up to me that night. I loved our time together so much!

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM

      LOL! I did leave that part out. Hey, not sleeping well has to catch up with you sooner or later.

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  14. Adrienne PatenaudeMay 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM

    looks like such a fun trip.

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  15. Kim CarberryMay 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM

    I had never heard of Bonuts before your trip, they sound so good and that giant bat is amazing!! How lovely to see all the sights!

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  16. csuhpat1May 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM

    Wow, what a fun trip. Love that little neighborhood. Very nice.

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM

      Louisville has some really adorable neighborhoods.

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  17. Kim May 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM

    Looks like such a fun trip and wow, that's one big bat!!

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  18. Tanya May 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM

    Taking a walk before the travel was a great idea! I read your first post too, but didn't comment. I felt the same way about feeling slightly unsure about changing the group by adding more people since last year was just about perfect. I'm happy that it all worked out so well!

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM

      It really was a great idea-- it was all Maria's suggestion. I'm so happy it all worked out so well too.

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  19. NancyMay 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM

    Yeah, finally I'm getting your emails again! What a amazing trip what fun! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Joanne May 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM

      Yay! I am so glad! I've heard that from a few people so I guessed I fixed whatever was wrong. We had such a fun trip.

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  20. Jodie's Touch of StyleMay 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM

    This whole girls trip gives me such warm and fuzzies...the best of everything because girl time feeds our souls.
    And it looks like you had such nice weather too.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne May 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM

      Aw, it really does! We really lucked out with the weather; it was cool but at least all the rain held off after that first night.

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  21. Soma @ InkTorrents.comMay 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM

    That is one BIG bat! I am so glad you got to spend a few days with the girls and had a such a great time. Wonderful photos.

    -Soma

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    1. Joanne May 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM

      It really is huge! I took one photo for Marilyn of her standing next to it and I was laughing because I could hardly see her.

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  22. MarshaMay 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM

    I hope you waved toward the north as you were only about 2.5 hours south of me! I've crossed over some of those bridges on my way to vacation spots in the South! This just sounds like the best few days ever! How lucky you are to have these friends!

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    1. Joanne May 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM

      I really do feel so lucky to have met them all.

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  23. Nancy May 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM

    What a fun trip! A girls get away is always the best. I am so glad you took in all the sights. Great photos!

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  24. MarilynMay 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM

    I love seeing the Derby winner's circle mock up at the airport! I enjoyed all the time laughing and hanging out at the house. We have a walking bridge downtown Memphis where you can walk to Arkansas. I am looking forward to next year's trip too! Happy Mother's Day!

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    1. Joanne May 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM

      It was fun to stumble upon them setting that up on my return trip!

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  25. JeanieMay 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    You clearly had a wonderful time. I like your rental neighborhood. And you really maxed out your time and did a lot too!

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  26. Maya KuzmanMay 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM

    Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your beautiful trip!

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  27. Hena TayebMay 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM

    What a great time.. love all the pictures!

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  28. Tamar SBMay 13, 2025 at 6:49 AM

    That looks like such a great time!!

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  29. Kellyann RohrMay 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM

    What a great time you all had! I want to go to Louisville!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Joanne May 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM

      It is such a fun city and pretty easy to navigate too.

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