Short but difficult ride to Crater of Diamonds. Extremely twisty, 2-land road all the way and through some poor rural areas. Some curves marked 15 MPH. We of course had the road to ourselves. Stopped at TA truck stop for gas where we crossed over the interstate. Very scuzzy. Sign on women's bathroom was "All illegal activities will be prosecuted".
Stopped in little town near the state park, Murfreesboro, for late breakfast. Restaurant filled with Arkansa Razorback football stuff - and I mean stuff. Also stopped in grocery store that really didn't have a lot - like no diet pop??
Checked into Crater of Diamonds State Park around noon and went right to the diamond field and spent about 1 1/2 hours looking for diamonds. See pictures. Did find a small piece of crystal quartz and some other rocks I liked. Will ask ranger tomorrow what they are.
Got tired and hot and so we headed for camp. Very nice and woodsy. Cool and private. There is a ranger talk at 8 PM right down the road at the outdoor amphitheatre so will learn all about the history of diamonds here and report tomorrow. Staying another day. Jack has some law work to do tomorrow.
No comments:
Post a Comment