Yesterday was an eventful day. Our day started off with the usual big breakfast of eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, hash browns, orange juice and milk. Some may think it is crazy to cook on vacation, but I love to cook and I enjoy cooking for people who like to eat.
It was a beautiful day for sightseeing so we decided to take full advantage of it. We took the shorter route to Twin Falls so that Jackie could hike in with us. We then decided to drive into Jasper to eat lunch at the Ozark Café. I always enjoy eating at the Ozark. It is a place that has stood still in time and takes me back to yesteryear.
As we were driving back to Ponca, we stopped by Steel Creek. The river was still rolling due to flooding from Monday's storm. The peacefulness of the valley and the beauty of the bluffs along the river, never cease to amaze me.
The morning activities wore us out and we decided to come back to the cabin for a quick power nap before we got our second wind of the day. We then decided to go to the Glory Hole which is on Hwy 21 just south of Swain. While on the way, God blessed us with a great view of a big bull Elk as we passed through Boxley.
I called my sister, Kathy, to meet us at the trail that leads into the Glory Hole. She brought two of her grandchildren, Brent and Briana, and they along with Seth, LeeAnne, Porter, and myself hiked the trail to the Glory Hole. The way in was a breeze, but the way out (uphill) was not quite so easy. We stopped a couple times to get our breath and made it out before sunset and in time to scout for elk again in Boxley Valley.
As we entered the valley, we were blessed again with a herd of elk grazing in the pasture. I was able to take several photos of the cows and their babies. I commented to Seth and LeeAnne that we have a mini Yellowstone right here in Arkansas.
We drove to our cabin enjoying the beautiful sunset along the way. We arrived at the cabin to barbequed hamburgers, thanks to my husband, Jackie. Our evening concluded with a lounge in the hot tub with Porter.
Once again, thankful to be living the simple life....feeling blessed and not wanting it to come to an end.
I hope you get a glimpse of our day thru my lens.
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