Our goal by this point was just to get "home." We still wanted to explore as we traveled, but we only had one particular stop in mind between

Broken Bow, OK

and Alabama. We also chose to drive through the country side of Arkansas, instead of sticking to interstates.

We learned one important lesson almost as soon as we crossed the state line: apparently, skunks like Arkansas and drivers do not. We passed at least a dozen skunks in less than 20 miles - it was awful, but in an odd way, pretty funny, too. (At least we didn't hit one ourselves! Whew! Phew!) What a memory to have of southern Arkansas.

We had finally escaped enough south to avoid the coming storm (the next day, it earned the name Bomb Cyclone Blizzard! Grateful we weren't anywhere near it!) but we pressed onward. We drove through Hot Springs, but did not stop to visit. The town had an interesting layout and looks like a place I'd like to return in the future for an in-depth visit.

We arrived in Tupelo ahead of a rain storm, and Tim finally got to shake Elvis' hand.

From Tupelo, it was a quick trip to my Mom's and sister's. 

Several have asked if this is the end of the #LeapFrog's journey, but, I'm happy to say it is not. As I write this, we're already back on the road!

Tim got a clean bill of health from the doc, and learned that he'd lost 14 pounds on our journey (the bum!)

During our brief hiatus, we discussed how we'd change our future travel, and our new direction and plan took shape. So far, it seems to be a workable plan. More on Friday!

#LeapFrogs on the move once again!