So where were we yesterday?!!! The morning found us at the Clinton Library in Little Rock. Our critique? - a wonderful library, extremely well done, well worth a trip. However (and no offense to our Republican friends), it was a bit depressing to be reminded of where our country was during the Clinton years and where it is now. Am sure there are lots of better photos on their web site - take a look.
Also very interesting is Heifer Internationals administrative building right behind the Clinton Library. It too is a "green" building but taken to a higher degree. The mote in the photo is actually their parking lot run-off filtering system using native vegetation. All the offices have natural light; they air condition through vents in the floor so only the bottom 6 feet of air in a room is cooled; the roof is a rain water collection system and that water is used in their cooling system and to flush the low flush toilets (the men's urinals go one step further - they're waterless); and on and on. Not only is Heifer Project one of the charities we're proud to say we support, but this building is also an education in itself. So when you're in Little Rock - put them on your must-see list.
Leaving the big city we headed to Perryville to visit Heifer Project's global village (look them up on the Internet if you're interested in learning more). The kids visiting got to ride the water buffalo but John & I decided to take a pass.We spent the night at Petit Jean State Park which is truly a beautiful part of Arkansas. For some reason, however, they seem to think when you're camping there you should enjoy the scenery, the fresh air, the fishing, the hiking etc. instead of working on a blog, so no wireless - go figure.
Today we took the scenic route north through the Ozarks enjoying the beautiful dogwoods and redbuds blooming in the woods. So what do I take a picture of? "Booger Hollow Double Decker Outhouse". (Upon occasion, Rambo's indoor plumbing does have some advantages.)Tonight we're in Missouri with friends. Will fill you in on that tomorrow... (I hope)
