After we left Traverse City, Michigan en route to warmer climes, we visited with my youngest daughter and her sweet little family. I had a lot pent up energy, so I cleaned and organized the barn, then taught Liam how to “zen out” by raking. The fire pit never looked so good.
There is always something to do on the “Rice Farm”. Han and I were also gifted a precious letter from Elena who just turned six, the week before. The grand kids were so happy that I dressed up for Halloween and joined in on the melée of trick-or-treating. I shook an older gentlemen up a bit when I told him I could not move my arms, and could he please slip the candy into my back pocket. Of course my daughter rolled her eyes at this antic, which always makes my day.
Time flies when having fun, and our next stop was to visit a friend and her wife in Indiana. They were married at our B&B. The visit unfortunately did not go as planned because Sharon broke her arm the day before we were supposed to get there and even though she said we could still come by, we chose an airbnb instead. I could tell she really was not up to having company and I know when I am not feeling well, I surely do not want people around. It all turned out fine and we stayed with a very hospitable woman and her cute pets. The airbnb was spotless and comfy. The three of us sat outside and visited until it was time for bed. That is my favorite part of airbnb’s…meeting a variety of people. Here is a link, if you are ever in Columbus IN, you have our stamp of approval. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7264372?guests=1&adults=1&source_impression_id=p3_1557073844_BLhE7T4LcWEM5%2FTK
NASHVILLE, TN
Going back and forth between North and South we always stopover in Brentwood TN (suburbs of Nashville) to see our friends. We only stayed three days this time, but we enjoyed the fall colors that were putting on quite the show, and visited a former mall that had been revamped into a unique Latino mix-purpose center with restaurants, shops, bars, music and live entertainment. I found the dress of my dreams, since I love anything Cinderella. Unfortunately, I have aged out and fatted out of wearing the gorgeous creation. LOL https://plazamariachi.com
Our next stop, for two nights, was Hot Springs AR. We specifically went to visit another couple of our friends who had their wedding at our B&B “Michelle and Kasey”, and was looking forward to exploring Hot Springs with them, since it would be my first time there.
Oh, if you happen to be traveling south/west from Nashville on I-40 en route to warmer climes, make sure it’s around lunch or dinner time and eat at Loretta Lynn’s Buffet Restaurant about half way between Memphis and Nashville. Forewarn you ahead of time, this IS NOT diet food, you may or may not put on five pounds just by “perusing” the buffet. I don’t regret even one bite. Real southern comfort country cooking. No butter was spared it’s demise. There is a small museum and gift shop attached to the restaurant for added enjoyment. https://www.facebook.com/Loretta-Lynns-Kitchen-108044089219096/
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