Hi All,
Our next stop was Eureka Springs, AR. It is a quirky little tourist town with its own hot spring.
The plan was to arrive around 2 PM on Tuesday, tour the town in the afternoon then visit the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Wednesday morning before continuing to Fort Smith. Well, you know what they say about plans!
We were advised against driving the direct route across the mountains. The longer, flatter route meant we didn't arrive until almost 4 PM. We rushed into town since most shops close at 5.
This beautiful mural captures the first 100 years of the town history from 1829 to 1929.
Narrow streets, narrow sidewalks and shops with cute names.
The Cliff Cottage was perched on the hillside, living up to its name.
How could we not shop in a store with a sign like this?
This sign was posted in the window of a bar.
After dinner in town we went back to the campground looking forward to our visit to the big cat refuge on Wednesday.
The thunder, lightening and rain started about 1:30 AM. Bright flashes we could see through closed eyelids and peels of thunder lasting 5-10 seconds kept us awake. Things settled down about 6 AM, we fell sound asleep to be awakened at 7:30 by the blaring flash flood alerts on our phones. This was the weather map!
Fortunately we were far above the river so we just had to contend with large puddles.
The rain resumed and since the big cat refuge is all outdoors we agreed it would have to wait until next time.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
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