We spent Saturday and Sunday driving through Arkansas. We traveled through the Ozark National Forest, and it was beautiful. There are amazing rivers and lakes with clear, cold water in them. Not like our muddy rivers here. The green hills and wildflowers were so pretty.
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| This was an old settlement on the Arkansas River. |
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| Buffalo National River Park |
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| White River |
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| Lookout over the Ozarks |
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| My husband standing under a natural bridge. Usually there is a waterfall there, but it hadn't rained in a while. |
Monday, we came back down through Texas and were able to locate the cemetery where my husband's great-grandfather and great, great-grandfather on his Dad's side are buried. His great-grandfather died from a spider bite in 1899 when my husband's grandmother was just 12 years old. It was a sad place; I couldn't help thinking about that little girl standing there with her mother and siblings in the Texas summer heat as her beloved father was buried.
It was a great trip and a wonderful break, but it's good to be home!
Your trip sounds so nice Jan.
ReplyDeleteHow I would love to visit all those lovely places.
your photos are stunning..
Not sure if you know i have had blogger problems..
I havent seen you over my way.
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wow it all looks glorious Jan!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful Jan, and it was especially nice that you were able to find the cemetary where your husband's ancestors were buried.Dying from a spider bite seems a gruesome way to go doesnt it? my worst nightmare.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great journey - and lovely photos! Jx
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