Barry and I have been visiting Branson this week.

Went to see Reza the illustionist on Monday, he began when he was 6, learning magic and the show was very enjoyable.

We rode our bikes in the neighborhood along the Taneycomo Lake.

Into Historic Downtown on the Red Trolley and rode the Branson Scenic Railway into the Ozarks.

We found two restaurants in the town of Hollister across the lake which where delicious. La Hacienda Mexican and Hooks & Ladders Pizza.

This afternoon, we went to the Top of the Rock Heritage Preserve. We rode a golf cart on a 2 1/2 mile trip to see the cave waterfalls and scenic overlook of Table Top Lake.

Barry and I stayed home today. I needed to rearrange the pantry.

Early mornings the birds come around.

We saw a big red headed woodpecker on Tuesday with we think a baby.

Barry relaxed with his early morning coffee being one with nature.

We had our campfire, even though it was 90 today, it cooled off to enjoy it.

Today, we travelled to the Jack Fork River to see Story Creek School house, Alley Mill and Alley Mill Springs.

We travelled from Kentucky, crossed the Ohio River, then the Mississippi River. Both had long bridges to cross and very narrow.

We saw the Ohio River flow into the Mississippi River.

Barry and I are visiting the Ozark Scenic Riverway in Van Buren, Missouri this week. This is also in the Mark Twain National Forest.

Hi everyone!! Long time since I posted our adventures.

Barry and I have been staying safe and healthy like we hope everyone else is doing.

We arrived back in Ohio on April 3rd. Due to Covid, we stayed under July 3rd visiting family and friends.

So, we are back travelling again. This past 4th of July weekend, we celebrated with family, brothers and sister in law, Hank, Jeff and Lynn. My sister, Theresa and Taylor. My niece, Juliann. And, cousin Tom and his wife, Lynne.

We camped in Kentucky, between the Land on the Lakes. Saturday, the girls went into Paducah to see the National Quilt Museum. Tom and Lynne returned home on Sunday. The rest of us spent the day on a pontoon; swimming in the Kentucky Lake and driving around seeing the beautiful lake homes. The weather was wonderful and warm; the water was very enjoyable.

Monday morning, we all left after enjoying our breakfast together, said our goodbyes and everyone left to continue their adventures.

Well, how are we all doing with this social distancing?

Each state where we have been staying are all different. None of them are under quarantine, however, non essentials are staying home. Restaurants have carry out, grocery stores are open and everyone is 6 feet social distancing.

We are at Hot Springs, Arkansas.

This state is just beautiful. It has everything, forest, mountains and lakes. People are on the lakes boating and hiking at the trails. Fresh air is the best.

We went drove through the Hot Springs National Forest, drove around and saw the very large Lake Hamilton. Lake Catherine is beautiful as well with a dam pouring out water.

Today, we travelled to Garvin Gardens, a botanical garden of University of Arkansas. Just what I needed today,after raining all day yesterday, spring flowers!! Bunnies, squirrels and butterflies.

Just a little beauty to make your day shine!!

Best place to visit, very inspirational. They have a great place for children to play.

Hope all the flowers are beginning to bloom in Ohio. The sun was shining and warm.

Today is a memory day for me.

Anne, our oldest sister, birthday is today. God called her home suddenly in May.

So, let us celebrate the time we were blessed to have Anne in our lives. Miss you so much, Anne💗

Barry and I are in Fort Stockton, Texas tonight. We will be heading out in the morning to Schertz,Texas, just north of San Antonio.

We drove through Pecos and saw all the crude oil fields.

This morning, we left to see Lincoln National Forest. We were told to visit the Sitting Bull Waterfall.

So, we decided to hike in the fresh air today.

Lincoln National Forest has 3 sections, we are close to the southern one.

Happy St. Patty’s day!!

Barry and I went to Carlsbad Caverns today. We walked instead of using the elevator. We were told it was an amazing view of the cavern. And, it was. 2 1/2 hours later, we saw so much beauty in the earth.

We did take the elevator up.

If you ever have a chance, go and see the caverns, biggest in the country, they say and still finding more caverns.

Barry and I love the town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Old Mesilla is the quaint original spanish town where Billy the Kid was killed.

Yesterday, we went to the Basilica of San Albino. Beautiful church and after mass the young parishioners bleached all the pews and books. Also, they had hand sanitizer in the holy water holders. The priest ask us not to take them. Lol

Today, we travelled to visit Carlsbad, New Mexico. We drove into El Paso, Texas and continued to Carlsbad Caverns, NM. On our way we stopped at the Guadalupe Mountain National Park, tallest mountain in Texas.

Back in New Mexico, hope we can see the caverns tomorrow. Depends on the Corona virus; they can close the caverns. Hope not!!