Road Trip

We got back last night from our little trip into Arkansas.

Saturday night we spent at the Arlington in Hot Springs, then

on Sunday, we drove on up to Eureka Springs.

The foliage was not impressive.  
 Locals said this had not been a good foliage season.

Nevertheless, Fee and I had a wonderful time.

Eureka Springs would be a wonderful place to live;

the town itself is old and beautiful,

and because everything is up and town steep hills,

exercise would be a daily regimen.

I didn't take very many pictures.

Left the camera in the room or in the car,

as often as not.  We did take some pictures 

on the way to Eureka Springs.

Early morning pictures below

from our hotel in Eureka Springs.

The town is down hill.

The Crescent Hotel was built in 1886

and has a fireplace in every room.

And floors that creak with every step.

I could kick myself for not taking more pictures.

A frequent complaint, but I'm so easily distracted

and so busy looking that I forget about the camera.

These pics are from Arkansas:  The Natural State.

We stayed 2 nights at the Crescent Hotel, 

on the third floor.

The elevator didn't work-- 

Pity the poor young men who have to deal with luggage.

Crescent Hotel overlooking the town.

We hit a bunch of antique malls and flea markets,

and I made quite a few purchases 

of junk no one else would want, but

we also got some Christmas shopping done.

Beat the crowds and lots of interesting stuff 

from which to choose.

We had planned to go back through Hot Springs 

spend another night there,

but Fee decided he was OK with the long drive 

and would rather go on home.

Breaking up the drive with frequent stops

at a bunch of antique shops made it easier 

because we could get out and walk around, 

but I was exhausted when we got in last night...

and I wasn't the one driving!

Today's Agenda:

unpacking, putting away, and laundry.