The Bye Bye Blues

As we were leaving our hotel in Oklahoma City we saw this blue VW Bug. Even though we all loved the hotel last night we had to say good bye this morning and seeing the bug got us motivated to find other unusual or unique things on the road.

Galloping to see the sights,

Kim

OOOOKLAHOMA!

Hello from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! 

What a day it's been getting here!

We left our beautiful hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas after a continental breakfast. Our stay was very comfortable. The room had everything we needed and was absolutely gorgeous. It was the most modern styled hotel room we've stayed in thus far. I mean, everything in the bathroom was square! If that isn't modern I don't know what is.

When we left the hotel we got right on to I-40 and headed toward Fort Smith which would take us over the boarder of Arkansas into Oklahoma. I was able to drive for a little more than 100 miles from Arkansas into Oklahoma and that was definitely a drive to remember. As we got closer to the boarder we started looking for the "Welcome to Oklahoma" sign. We were ready and waiting for five miles to see that sign. We almost thought there wouldn't be one but we found it!

Almost as soon as we entered Oklahoma we noticed a change in the landscape. It got a lot flatter and we could see for miles ahead of us.  We also saw more farmland and areas of land where the fire that has been on the news passed through. It is truly an all American scene with the blue skies above and the amber fields below.

About 200 miles later we arrived in Oklahoma City. Like all the other major cities we went through we could see it long before we got to it. We were taking pictures of it left and right  as it got closer. 

When we arrived at our hotel we were very relieved because we took a few wrong turns trying to find it! They really need to invest in a larger entry sign. But other than that, the hotel is absolutely beautiful! The decor is very southwestern and it fits the area perfectly. We had a very filling dinner at the hotel's restaurant before putting all our belongings into our room. As we settle down for the night, we are watching Shark Week. It's really interesting how Jaws the movie impacted our view of sharks.

Tomorrow we will be on our way to Tucumcari, New Mexico and pass through Amarillo, Texas on our way. Granny and Brenda say they aren't looking forward to going through Amarillo because of the smell. I can't wait to see (and smell) it all!

Galloping towards dreamland,

Kim

Longhorn skull in the lobby

It's so flat!

I've been saying that ever since we got into Oklahoma and that was 75 miles ago!

It's just so flat!!

The answer to yesterday's joke of the day was:

MISSissippi!

Today's joke of the day is:

What state doesn't feel too well?

Find out the answer tomorrow and check out the blog later for details from today!

Flat out galloping,

Kim

Adventures in Arkansas

Good evening from Little Rock, Arkansas!

Today has been some amazing, adventurous day! 


We started our day off with breakfast in the hotel. and then went straight to the Honda dealership so we could get our roters resurfaced. We spent a good three hours in that waiting area. It's a good thing they had free WiFi and food! We also entertained ourselves without electronics. I was doing Emily's hair towards the end of our stay. I braided braids! I think it turned out pretty good in the end.



While we were in the dealership there was a big storm rolling through Nashville and for a while we didn't know if we would be able to make it to Little Rock. It's a good thing the fix for Granny's steed was so easy or else we could have been there of hours!

Once we were back on the road we were able to make up for the lost time. There wasn't much on the road that was very interesting. When we got to Memphis we thought we would see the city, but we could hardly see anything! However, right before we went into Arkansas we saw the building pictured on the right. It was really cool to see it. We still know what it's for or what it's name is but we thought it was amazing. There aren't any pyramids close to any of us!

Right after the glass pyramid we crossed a bridge into Arkansas. As we were going over the bridge we almost didn't realize it was the Mississippi River! Once we recognized it for what it was we could really appreciate it's history and significance in American history. We even saw a steamboat paddling along the bank. It was quite picturesque despite the rain that greeted us on the other side.

Along the road to Little Rock there was an endless amount of farmland. Almost everywhere you looked there were fields of corn and cotton and other crops growing in the summer sun. I was also stunned by how flat the area was! Coming from a very hilly area it's been very hard to imagine a very large, flat landscape. Now I don't have to imagine anymore! The rain also gave way to some beautiful scenery upwards as well. The sun shining though the clouds was a breathtaking sight.

When we finally made it to our hotel for the night we were all tuckered out from driving; but not too tired to forgo dinner! We ate at Panara Bread and it was just enough good food to fill our bellies for the night. After dinner we took all our belongings into our hotel and now we are settling down for the night. 

We all can't wait to get back on the road tomorrow and head toward Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain!

Galloping in the Midwest,

Kim

The Great Mississippi and the Joke of the Day

We just crossed the Mississippi River into Arkansas! This is the farthest Emily and I have ever been west and we are loving it!

The answer to yesterday's joke of the day is:

Her New Jersey!

Today's joke is:

What state is an unmarried woman?

To find out, check in with us tomorrow! You can also see all the fun we've been having on our more pictures page where we put all the pictures we don't have room for on the main blog.

Galloping over water!

Kim

Back on the road!

The rain has cleared and our brakes are back to normal! We are all relieved to get back on I-40 and on our way to Little Rock.


Galloping at full speed,

Kim

Uh-oh

Hello from the Honda dealer in Nashville!

Yup! The Honda dealer. Granny and Brenda felt the brakes vibrating while we were on the road yesterday and thought it would be a good idea to get it checked out today before we leave. So here we are at the Honda dealer eating hotdogs and popcorn while they check out Granny's not-so-faithful steed.

We'll keep you updated with what's happening but we should be on our way to Arkansas really soon.

Almost ready to gallop again,

Kim