HOW SMALL OUR WORLD REALLY IS...

It's amazing how some people have never traveled outside of the town or state they live in. For those who have, they can understand the treasures that can be found out there just in our own backyard (USA).

For years I have been coming down to Fayetteville WV for some breath taking sites and white water rafting. Even tried the ATV trails and mount a horse for a trail ride once. This time I find myself in town for something more pleasurable, Pies and Pints Pizza. I think the first time I had their pizza was around 2003 or 2004 and every year have been back to try more. You might think pizza is pizza, but they do it right and use the finest ingredients and it just comes out perfect every time.

What's even better is I went back to the Inn to write this and found out they did not have WiFi, so I found out Pies & Pints does and headed back there to get caught up on the day. We need one of these in Erie (hint). The staff here is a blast and I look forward to coming back for lunch tomorrow before heading out to my next destination. Mmmmm, where do I go next?

DAISY DUKE AND OLIVER HAZARD PERRY SHARE SOMETHING IN COMMON

That's right, you ask how? Well during my ride I thought I would ride through Hazard Kentucky. Hazard is the inspiration behind the famous Dukes of Hazzard show, however there was some issues with the town at the time so the producers added another 'z' to the name and said it was a fictitious town in GA. You will need to go through some serious mining roads and stretches of remote land where everything is on wheels. But if by motorcycle I encourage it as there is some awesome winding roads and they are all in great shape.


Now here is where things take a turn for you locals of Erie, Pa. I did some research to see if there were any coal mines or other points of interest to stop at and write about for the kids. Found nothing other than the amazing fact that Hazard KY is located in Perry County Kentucky. Settle by a man in late 1790 and both city and county named after the one and only Oliver Hazard Perry. You know the guy who the entire town of Erie is established around. I am not sure why yet but if anyone can shed light on this amazing fact please let me know. (source Wikipedia).

SOME DAYS ARE JUST MEANT FOR RIDING

Today when I ventured out from my sister's house to head to the captial of white water rafting (Fayetteville, WV) I would have never guessed it would be like late November weather. As I mapped out my route I wanted to keep to the back country roads and coal mining towns. I got what I asked for, the route taken took me 6 hours but there was not one straight section of road. Nothing to stop and highlite, however when I get into my room I do have some interesting facts on how the most influential person in Erie's history, has a connection with the Dukes of Hazzard.

For now take every review of pizza you have heard from me and throw it out the window. I choose to stop in Fayetteville, not because of the attractions this time, but rather to feast at what I consider the best pizza in the US.

Stay tuned for another awesome review.

"OUT FOR DINNER"