The last days of our vacation in Eureka Springs

On the second night in Eureka Springs we bought tickets from our camp host to see the Pine Mountain Theater. It was a nice show.  A little too electrified for us. However when the hammer dulcimer came out I was pleased. It is one of my most favorite instruments. 

Their "current day Village People" rendition of Y.M.C.A. turned into A.A.R.P.  It was too funny!

The third night we went to see the "other music show" in town. It was a big disappointment. It was way too loud, no banjo, no hammer dulcimer, no free popcorn, and way too much slap stick comedy in goofy costumes. 

On Wednesday,we drove to Blue Springs Heritage Center. Due to the extreme drought this summer, water levels were down. Admission price was reduced due to the on going construction there.  

The flowers were at the end of their season, but there were still various colors showing. 

Notice all the Boston ferns?

This is believed to be the oldest inhabited area in Arkansas and sets above the springs.

This is Beaver Lake where the levels were also extremely low. One gate opened as we were viewing. However it stayed open just a very few minutes. 

This is White river below the dam.

We celebrated the blacksmith's first Social Security check at Local Flavor Restaurant.  

I had the avocado, cheddar, and caramelized onion sandwich on honey wheat bread. It was delicious!!!

Speaking of food, sorry SIL Rusty  (he hates food pics). We stopped at Lambert's Cafe on our way home. Fried okra was served on paper towels while we waited for our lunch. 

I ordered fried chicken livers. I know some of you are grossed out now! 

Lambert's are known for their thrown hot dinner rolls. They are served with honey or sorghum!  So good!

We passed this sweet lady heading out of Springfield, Missouri. She gave us thumbs up when she passed us! Her license plate was Nonny 7. It always makes my day when we see another Casita going down the road.

It was a great trip with beautiful weather and a nice way to get some R & R.

Eureka Springs Arkansas trip

This time last week we arrived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas for a little R & R.

We set up at Kettle campground.  If you ever need a great place to park your RV, I highly recommend them. 

I've been trying to get the blacksmith to make a bottle tree. Not for me, but to sell at the craft shows. This one was across from us. I do love the cobalt blue bottles though!

The Indians were camped near by . . . not really you can rent it.

Eureka Springs has the most historic buildings. Of course I found the quilt shop right off the bat. It's wasn't the type of shop I had thought it would be. No fabric or supplies for sale, just quilts, duh!

New Orleans Hotel, and spa too.

Elm wood house c 1886

Rose Cottage

Another B & B. There are so many beautiful historic buildings and homes. There is no way to photograph them all in just a few days.  

An empty store, but the building was so neat!

The Crescent hotel from across the hill.

Crescent Hotel . . . has quite a history. Granny Mountain did a post just today about it. 

Here is the impressive Christ of the Ozarks statue. At this same area they put on an outdoor play.

We then found Thorncrown Chapel.  I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E!!!

It's open to the public.  They only ask for a donation. They ask you to come in and sit. You are only allowed to take pictures from the sitting position. 

It was the most awesome seat I've ever had in a church.

This is a must see if you visit the area.

Come back another day and I will show you a few more things in the area.