Eureka Springs

Rick and I needed some "us" time so we headed to Eureka Springs, AR yesterday. Eureka Springs is such a beautiful little town with unique shops and great restaurants. It was busy yesterday but we had a great time. This photo was taken in the Basin Springs area in downtown Eureka Springs...not the best because it was one of those hold the camera out in front of you type things. :-)


This is the entrance to Basin Springs in Eureka. This little area has beautiful water fountains and flowers with a small ampitheatre for bands and performances.



For those of you who have heard of the Cresent Hotel in Eureka Springs, this is it. It is a beautiful place. I took this photo standing across the valley in front of the Christ of the Ozarks. The hotel is said to be haunted. I just kind of ignore that part.

This is the entrance to the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. If you haven't seen the Passion Play you MUST! It is held in an outdoor ampitheatre (holds 4,100 people) and it tells the story of Christ's life. There are live animals and hundreds of actors. It is awesome. Rick and I had our first date there. Kind of strange, I know but it was special!

Right after you go through the entrance of the Passion Play and are on your way to the statue of the Christ of the Ozarks, this area is to your right and it quotes Psalm 23 in another language. I plan to find out what language this is so I won't feel so stupid! I'm sure it is Greek or Hebrew.

This is the statue of the Christ of the Ozarks on the ground of the Great Passion Play. It is huge. It stands 67 feet tall. Rick and I are standing in front of it. A sweet lady from Alabama took the picture for us. I love to meet people from all over the United States and this is one place you can do that.

This is a closer picture of the statues face. It was strange that there were hundreds of insects swarming it yesterday. Everyone was standing around trying to figure out what they were and why they were attracted to the statue. You might be able to see them is you look close enough.

This is a picture of the plaque that shows the artist who sculpted the Christ. It quotes Matthew 1:20-21.
On our way home yesterday, we stopped at the War Eagle Mill in Rogers, Arkansas. If you haven't been you need to go. It is an old mill dating back to the early 1900s. They still make flour, cornmeal, batters, etc. there. You can even purchase these for your own baking/cooking. Yummy! There is also a restaurant on the 3rd floor called the Bean Palace. I haven't eaten there but Rick says its delicious!

This is a picture of the bridge and the small waterfall underneath it. It was a gorgeous fall day yesterday and we were blessed to have the time to see some of God's beauty!

Well, house work calls so I must go. Happy Friday to you All!

Kim