Wednesday was a total travel day so not a lot of action as far as sights. But there were some interesting observations along the way. While still in Arkansas saw Sinclair gas stations...remember those with the dinosaur symbol? If not, you are too young. Road kill takes on a different look when you see an armadillo along the highway with its entire body covered in its hard shell that looks like armor. He actually was in good shape except he was dead. The Ozark mountains were a pretty blue like the Blue Ridge Mountains but smaller, about 2,500 ft tall as compared to our mountains which can range from 3,500-6,600 ft high. The Arkansas rest areas were a throwback to the 50's. Toilets and sinks were stainless steel (can't believe we are sharing bathrooms with you!)
After crossing into Oklahoma, Rita tried to sing the overture to the musical, Oklahoma but the only word she knew was "Oklahoma". When we reached Checotah, OK we were greeted with a sign which read, Checotah, OK Home of Carrie Underwood, American Idol Season 4. Most of towns have Native American names. The Trail of Tears led them as far as Olkahoma beginning in 1830 when the federal government forced them to leave the east coast. The further we got into OK, the fewer houses we saw along I40. I have never seen so much land with nothing but cattle. Oklahoma City was pretty with lots of traffic and the site for the Will Rogers World Airport. We stayed a little west of the city in Yucon. Our hotel was off Garth Brooks Blvd. We ate at Alfredo's for dinner which you might think was an Italian restaurant. It was a local Mexican joint that was excellent. Rita ordered a simple Michelob Ultra which came in a bowl glass rimmed in salt and gobs of lime pulp. She loved it!
Heading to Texas on Thursday.
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