46 this morning, and hasn't warmed up much. Very chilly, overcast with occasional winds, but no rain.
I want to go back to our visit to Thurmond a couple weeks ago; there were so many things to photograph there. So here's a few more.
The turbulent New River, far below the trestle.
Morning glories, still in bloom even in mid-October.
And honeysuckle, usually a spring bloomer.
Pokeweed berries, a favorite with children to make "ink" and war paint, but poisonous to eat.
There are several homes tucked up in the hills, most of them now owned by the National Park Service.
Abandoned, what used to be the Thurmond business district.
On this house you can see the louvered shutters installed by the park service as part of preservation efforts. I think these might be part of moisture control, to prevent mold and the like.
I cannot remember what this plant is, but it seems to thrive in its growing place in the stone wall.
I have more photos of this alley for a later post. It fascinated me.
Coal, lots of it, loaded onto many many coal cars that rolled through while we were there.
The Thurmond Town Hall, still in business, although that's about all that is.
Virginia Creeper showing its fall colors.
A hand cart rusts away outside the post office.
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It was 35 this morning here in central KY. Thurmond seems like an interesting place. I like the older buildings.
ReplyDeleteSuch an atmospheric little town.
ReplyDeleteI'm always aware of the echoes of the past voices, whether shouting about the merchandise, or calling the children home. These old buildings sure do speak volumes.
ReplyDeleteLove those old buildings and the ally. Looks like a town I would explore.
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