Roy and I have been going to Eureka Springs, AR, for 43 years.  One of our first dates was a day trip in his 1970 yellow VW bug.  We had enough money for gas but little extra.  We stopped at a small grocery store for bologna (sliced on the spot), white bread and cheese.  I think we each got a soda and we dined alfresco at the park in town.  On March 7, 8, and 9, 2014 we pulled into Wanderlust RV Park in our 2009 42 foot Foretravel motorhome.  We have come a long way in 43 years!

Eureka Springs is a quirky artist community in the mountains of NW Arkansas.  There are many galleries, fabulous restaurants, great shopping and a Festival almost every weekend.  A trip to Eureka Springs is not complete without a trip to Two Dumb Dames candy store for fudge.  The variety is huge,  and there are always seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Pie Fudge in the Fall.  We enjoy Local Flavor for just about any meal, and Mud Street Cafe is another favorite.  Ermilio's has great Italian food also.  Actually, there are so many it is hard to pick favorites.

The community has a good public transit system, and parking is something that you do pay for.
Around $5.00 for 4 hours.  The streets are narrow and crowded, so don't take your RV downtown-only your tow vehicle.  I will attach some pictures so you can get a feel for the town.
I hope you will visit if you are in the area.  For those of you who ride motorcycles, this is a great area for your hobby, and Eureka Springs is motorcycle friendly.
www.eurekasprings.org

 

Life Changes

So many things to consider.  In 9.5 months, Roy and I will be unemployed for the first time in nearly 45 years.  That raises all kinds of questions, like what are we going to do? Where are we going to live? Do we keep two houses and a motorhome? Where do we spend our time?  How do we balance our travel and home time?  What do I do about my photography? Do I continue doing portraits and weddings or do I start entering photography contests and begin to explore fine art photography?  Lots of questions, no answers.  Everything will become clear in the next few months and change over the next few years.