The Rest of the Trip to Big Spring
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After a long drive, we were finally approaching Big Spring, one of the largest natural springs in the world, with an outpouring large enough to fill a baseball stadium overnight.
This is where we were headed,
And we were almost there, when alas,
this is the bad news we were greeted with.
So, back on the road again,
and after another long winding drive through the beauties of the Ozarks,
success!!!
As well as evidence of the reason for our detour.
Finally, the gorgeous turquoise waters of Big Spring and Little Spring, which together bubble out of the rocks to join to the Current River.
The beauty of the surrounds, coupled with the vivid turquoise of the water is spellbinding.
Watercress abounds,
as do other aquatic plants.
Although it is forbidden, obviously someone couldn’t resist the temptation to wade in the cold pristine water.
It wasn’t forgottenman, though. Here seen in a reflective mood.
Then we took this sidewalk to nowhere
and discovered this neglected playground.
Forgottenman couldn’t resist those steps up to the top.
Nor could he resist the long ride down.
I made do with discovering treasures
such as this cache of acorns,
a lush undergrowth of moss and ferns,
as well as mistletoe
and what I took to be poison sumac in the trees,
and, finally, this leaf seemingly surrounded by jewels
After an hour or so, we said good bye to Big Spring.
On our ride out, the roadside was set aflame as we rode off to new adventures.
Tomorrow, it’s off to Des Moines!
Stunningly beautiful trees and the turquoise waters are spectacular. As I lay here waiting for my body to defeat its enemy, Incannot but dream of sitting on the beach again, sunning myself, the healthier version of me. Lovely trip and wonderful colo ra captured.
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Thank goodness your illness is the byproduct of such a wonderful time. You are going to feel wonderful once you recover…
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I loved this journey with you, so thank you very much 🙂
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Thanks for coming along.
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Twas delightful!
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What a magnificent spot — thanks for taking us along on your ride!
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You got some wonderful foliage.
The last time I tried sliding down a slide? My ass got stuck. Total humiliation.
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I sized it first. Decided to let forgottenman do the deed!!!
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Some of these colours are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, V.J. Happy Halloween.
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Happy Haunting.
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the one of the leaf is an award-winner. The rest are also beautiful.
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