First leg: WiHi to Dayton/Cincinnati, where BudRoo made a new friend and we reacquainted ourselves with a few old ones — such as "GoGo" Goheen.
Mrs. WiHi even got a tour of my old haunts/bars in Cincy. We looked for Coach at The Gas Light Cafe in Pleasant Ridge, only to find that was "retiring" from bartending and had gone and married former Bengal Ken Anderson's daughter! Sometimes, you can't make this stuff up.
Second Leg: Ohio to Durham, N.C. Traveler's tip No. 1: If you somehow feel the urge to stop in Beckley, W.V., resist it. You're not missing a thing, except for the freak show. This is yours truly in front of Historic Durham Bulls Park, where the movie "Bull Durham" was shot more than 20 years ago.
Sunny Raleigh, home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and the North Carolina State Wolfpack, whose football stadium is just across the street from the Hurricanes' arena.
Third leg: Raleigh/Durham to Nashville. While LeBron James was holding ESPN and the rest of the free world hostage, we elected to head outside and explore downtown Music City. Good call. Cort had never been to Nashville, nor had she seen the city's Parthenon replica lit up after dark. BudRoo wound up with some frozen yogurt later that night, which he inhaled. The next day, it was even better — he somehow charmed his way to personal service from a waiter on the dining deck at San Antonio Taco Co., across the street from Vanderbilt University. I think Nashville was Bud's favorite stop on the trip. Everybody bent over backwards for him there.
Fourth leg: Nasvhille to St. Louis. The folks in the Gateway City were a little more immune to his charms, but he got a kick out of walking University City while Mama and Papa WiHi took turns hopping in and out of stores. Travel tip No. 2: When staying at a Days Inn, it's best to try to avoid one of their "dog rooms."
King Arthur sought The Holy Grail. I sought Stag Beer. Hey. To each his quest.
Fifth leg: St. Louis to the WiHi. Travel tip No. 3: When your wife suggests climbing 244 steps in Hannibal, Mo., be sure to stretch out first. Trust me on this one, kids.
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