CinnamonSugar’s Trip to the Ozarks

CinnamonSugar

CinnamonSugar

A Quiet American
Today feels like the first day of a real vacation…. After a “character-building” day yesterday that found me in Prattsville, AL, for the night, I headed out this AM

I got off I65 as quick as possible and meandered through small towns like Pine Level (which had acreage on offer by Turnipseed Properties 😊)…. Drove up and down the rolling hills, enjoying blue sky and autumn leaves shimmering in the cool breeze. Passed Jim’s BBQ and the Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Forests interspersed with farm land or peach orchards…

Took a stretch break in Centerville, AL… like something out of a movie set or Mayberry…. Courthouse square, quaint shops and the “City Cafe”— family run, home-style. I got a cup of coffee and a serving of peach cobbler that, the proprietress assured me, “I just made.” (And it *was* perfect peach cobbler). Local folks all very friendly

Now I’ll get back on the road but here’s some photos of this cute little town.

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CinnamonSugar said:
Today feels like the first day of a real vacation…. After a “character-building” day yesterday that found me in Prattsville, AL, for the night, I headed out this AM

I got off I65 as quick as possible and meandered through small towns like Pine Level (which had acreage on offer by Turnipseed Properties 😊)…. Drove up and down the rolling hills, enjoying blue sky and autumn leaves shimmering in the cool breeze. Passed Jim’s BBQ and the Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Forests interspersed with farm land or peach orchards…

Took a stretch break in Centerville, AL… like something out of a movie set or Mayberry…. Courthouse square, quaint shops and the “City Cafe”— family run, home-style. I got a cup of coffee and a serving of peach cobbler that, the proprietress assured me, “I just made.” (And it *was* perfect peach cobbler). Local folks all very friendly

Now I’ll get back on the road but here’s some photos of this cute little town.

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I loved your descriptions and yes the town looks cute.
"Turnipseed Properties"... how adorable is that?

Enjoy yourself, stay safe and do tell us more.
 
CinnamonSugar said:
Today feels like the first day of a real vacation…. After a “character-building” day yesterday that found me in Prattsville, AL, for the night, I headed out this AM

I got off I65 as quick as possible and meandered through small towns like Pine Level (which had acreage on offer by Turnipseed Properties 😊)…. Drove up and down the rolling hills, enjoying blue sky and autumn leaves shimmering in the cool breeze. Passed Jim’s BBQ and the Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Forests interspersed with farm land or peach orchards…

Took a stretch break in Centerville, AL… like something out of a movie set or Mayberry…. Courthouse square, quaint shops and the “City Cafe”— family run, home-style. I got a cup of coffee and a serving of peach cobbler that, the proprietress assured me, “I just made.” (And it *was* perfect peach cobbler). Local folks all very friendly

Now I’ll get back on the road but here’s some photos of this cute little town.

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I could read your description a second time. In fact, I think I will, and enjoy reading it as equally as much.
 
Tuesday continued….

Made it to Oxford, MS in the late afternoon…. No ‘dreamy spires’ but Warm mellow sunlight through the 🍃 🍂🍁 on huge hardwood trees…. Beautifully maintained, gracious homes.. a fun historic district around the courthouse square. And of course, this is home to the University of Mississippi, “Ole Miss”

After checking into the motel, I headed downtown. Found (of course) the used bookstore (pics below) and bought a book by Jasper Fforde. No point in going in any of the boutique clothing stores, they are all geared to the college set

Torn between supper at The Blind Pig Pub (I mean, why visit Oxford and not have something at a pub? Lol. ) But the Louisiana restaurant, Boure’s, won out. I had the quiche. The building was originally a pharmacy and doctor’s office, very much in the New Orlean’s architectural tradition (also photo below).

Maybe tomorrow AM I’ll poke around some more and see if I can find a Faulkner museum. (Not a huge fan of his, but when in Rome…)

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Sounds like you had a lovely time exploring Oxford, MS! The pictures of the used bookstore and Boure's restaurant look great. I hope you enjoy your time there and find the Faulkner museum if you decide to go. Have a great trip!
 
Jamessmith0901 said:
Sounds like you had a lovely time exploring Oxford, MS! The pictures of the used bookstore and Boure's restaurant look great. I hope you enjoy your time there and find the Faulkner museum if you decide to go. Have a great trip!
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Yes, @Jamessmith0901, I’m gonna see Faulkner’s place before getting ion the road to Arkansas. I just gotta find a place to get some change as the the entrance fee is $5.00 but only in 💵. 😊
 
Well, all I gotta say about today is it was a challenge, physically, mentally and emotionally.

To top it all off, I’d just checked into my motel in Hot Springs when the power went off. (City/electric power trucks across the street… don’t know when it will come back on. So I’ll sign off for now and catch y’all tomorrow
 
Jules said:
Wandering through little towns is one of the joys of car travel. How many miles do you average per day.
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in the Uk driving 250 miles per day would be very stressful due to our sheer volume of traffic, and constant road works on the motorways, as well as speed cameras everywhere we go.. . If we drive those type of distances for pleasure we really need to take a break for at least a day and night... but it really wouldn't BE pleasurable doing a trip like CS's trip.... in the UK...
 
So! Onward with the adventure!

Yesterday was interesting. I’m learning a lot about myself as I travel

Went downtown first to find coffee/breakfast and then to explore. This is billed as a location for famous hot springs where the rich and elite came in the Guilded Age (1875-1900) to “take the water” and use the public baths. Some photos of the architecture along the main road…

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But I felt a little frazzled after about 30 min…. Too much going on all at once…. So, I headed for a local botanical garden with walking trails next (see next entry)
 

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