23rd May 2018 - Still in Shell Knob Missouri

Monday 21^st May – Eureka Springs MO

Today Deb and Roger took us into a great little old English type town called Eureka Springs.  The town became popular due to the healing waters that were found there.  Although they are so called ‘springs’ the slight trickle that comes down through the rock ledge looks more like a bit of ground seepage than an actual spring.

Not much happening in there

They have a haunted hotel there called The Crescent.  It was built in 1886 and has been used for other things in the past besides a hotel.  It was once a hospital and it’s from that period that the so called ghosts came from, one being a former nurse who wheels a trolley up and down the hallways.

The Crescent Hotel

These are the official ghosts

There was also a beautiful old church down at the end of the garden.

The town is full of eclectic artisan’s shops which were very interesting to browse through.

Lunch at the Balcony bar and restaurant

Found a bunch of friends for Minnie

So, that day done we came home for a swim and a sit around the fire pit in Deb and Roger’s beautiful garden.

Tuesday 22^nd May 2018

Deb and Roger are very involved with their senior citizens club in Shell Knob.  Roger is on the board and Deb does some meal deliveries and other things for the seniors in their area, that is, the ones that are much much older than us of course.  However, while we were down there having a look around we also got a yummy home cooked hot lunch for $3.50 each.  Always in for a bargain.  While boating on the first day we were here we met Donna and Steve who invited us over for dinner which was another great night getting to know new people.