Springing Through the Scenic South - March & April 2021

Left cold Michigan behind us on March 22, and made our first stopover in Williamstown KY at the Ark Encounter.  We have passed this many times, but finally decided it was time to get up close and personal!  They have done a great job in replicating the Biblical Ark and their many exhibits present their case for a 6,000 year old Earth...although we really aren't sure if we agree or not!  Does it matter if God didn't actually create the world and all that is in it, in 7 days?  We just know He is the amazing Author of Creation!

Then on to Knoxville to watch soccer, volleyball, flag football... and then on the road to Myrtle Beach along with our 2 eldest grands, Azi and Jet!

My 70th Birthday Celebration at the Dead Dog Saloon!!


A two week stay at our Vistana timeshare, Broadway Plantations, gave us plenty of room to host college friends, Bonnie & Gene Ward (laughter, golf, eating, shopping).  And then joining Paul & Deb Haken for card games, mini-golf, laughter and lots of chatter!

After a lovely stop in Waxhaw NC to visit Wycliffe missionary friends, Mike & Tracy Wright, we hit the road again for Knoxville.  Enjoyed spectating again at their games, we also busied ourselves with a master bedroom project and helping complete a front yard landscaping makeover.  We headed to our favorite campground, Yarberry, to rest!!

Our final destination was Laurel MS, a wonderful Main Street town (just like Otsego!) who is working hard to improve their downtown as well as capitalize on the popularity of HGTV's "Hometown" with Erin & Ben Napier.  We were super impressed with their well preserved historic district with large early 1900 residential homes.  Bill snuck behind Ben's workshop to chat with an employee and discovered where most of their TV projects were located!!  What a guy.  It was a great finish to a sweet trip.