Little Rock, Arkansas

June 26, Thursday: Headed South for Little Rock, Arkansas about 165 miles. Not too bad, we thought. It took us 5 hrs. When we left Branson we had a 4 lane hwy. Got into Arkansas the roads went to 2 lanes and got very narrow. Went though several towns with 4 lanes but they put a cement curb on the right edge with no gutter space & very narrow. Larry had to really drive today. He had to be careful because 4" to the right you would hit the curb; 4" to the left you were in the other lane with a semi-truck barrelling down and they were really flying. We would come up over a hill at 60mph and have a sign reading 40mph then in less than 100ft it would go to 25mph. It took both of us to keep track of the speed signs. Larry did not like the ones coming around a curve at 60mph and have a signal light. Not surprised there were alot of skid marks. If fact, some might have been ours. Speaking of signs....... Larry's favorites were 30mph then less than 50 yds a sign would read 45mph curve. Not sure what could take the curve at 45mph but it was not a 40ft motorhome towing!!!!!!!! It was a very long 165 miles. Larry and I decided someone from the state department must have relatives in the cement and sign business.
Finally reached Little Rock stayed at a KOA. Off to see the Capital Building which Larry enjoys because of the architect. We had forgot this is where they integrated the high school in 1957. On the grounds is a group of statues commemorating the Little Rock Nine. Forgot the camera(My daughters-in-law understand that one) so could not take pictures. We took a tour of the Capital building and walked the grounds where they must have 12 or more statuesand lots of different kinds of trees. Then off to take a ride to view 1 of 3 tours of Victorian homes. They must have more than 200 old homes. Only had time for 1 of the tours.
Headed down to their riverfront for a quiet dinner overlooking the river. There are no restaurants on the river. Can tell we were not in California. There would have been restaurants on the water. They do have a beautiful park which you can walk along. Did find a place to eat a couple of blocks up from the river. Where there is a will ; there is a way. As we were driving out of the area we saw the President Clinton Library from the outside. Good enough for us.