La Quinta Inn Little Rock West

I left OKC with sun and cloud and 44 F. But as miles of farmfields and trees passed, the clouds thickened up and I wondered when the thermometer would hit 50. It did in spite of the persistent cloud cover, about an hour outside of Little Rock. But, hey, it did not rain.<br>Saw more of the city than ...

... for a job and, once I get one, to move out.<br><br>My trip was great, and I'm glad I went. I plan on heading out again on a similar journey at some point, but I don't know when. I wish I could have traveled more, especially in the western United States, but it was either come home and get a job or work on the road, so I chose home and job. I know some people take jobs on the road, work for a few weeks and keep traveling ...

... for the high school. It was a very memorable tour that can only make you feel saddened that so much hatred exsisted and hopeful that times have changed and will continue to change as we as people treat each other with respect, kindness and tolerance. After speaking to the Rangers that work at the center, I left with a great deal of lesson plans and a CD that I can share with all my collegues at Dayton Street school. Ok ...

... even did a little singing for our car, about heading east bound, the song was a little out dated but we forgive them anyways. Their coaching skills make-up for it. I guess American Idol is out of the question..sorry! Parents we definately already MISS you!!!! I promise everyone is doing great and are a blast to have with us. Welll it's bout time to hit the road again and for me to finish my lunch. We will keep you updated as we can! Love, BA Storm (writer-Ashleigh McCormick)

After a full day of packing and cleaning the house on Saturday, we woke<br>up Sunday morning ready to go. We had a few last minute things to take<br>care of, so we left a little later than we had planned - around 8:45<br>a.m. Google Maps and the GPS had us taking 316 to I-20 in Atlanta, so<br>we followed it. There was very little traffic on a Sunday morning. From<br>Atlanta, we headed west on I-20 into Birmingham, Alabama. In<br ...

... and Clyde,Al Capone Etc.Saw the gowns of the first lady of the politicians of Arkansas.<br>Drove to the capitol of Little Rock and saw the statues about civil rights.<br>Drove home to our hotel .Big help the car's GPS.<br>Had dinner at Waffle;s House near the hotel.It is a chain restaurants all over the south.Had waffles and pecan pie.<br><br>

... roof after the march.<br>Lunch at McDonald.s for lunch.<br>Drove toward Little Rock.Stop at an Arkanasas TIC and obtain maps,info and hotel coupons.<br>Stayed at the Comfort Inn Airport.Little Rock. and use the discount coupon.<br>Had a pizza dinner at Boston Restaurant.Our waitress is a lonely Filipino American.<br>

... 5pm. So we got our tickets and got in the riverboat slightly wet from the rain. The cruise ended at 6:30pm, perfect timing to go meet my co-workers for dinner. Robin decided not to go nor meet them since she had som homework to finish and turn in so she dropped me off at the location we were to meet at. There I met Cheryl our trip coordinator and organizer, Amy from Seoul, Korea and Naomi from Minneapolis, MN. We headed down to Beale ...

(Little Rock, Sunday, January 28, 2007)-My main connection in Little Rock, early home of my late great friend and mentor Robert Palmer, is a wild woman called Dottie Oliver who's the editor &amp; publisher of the monthly Little Rock Free Press that expels a welcome breath of lunacy and liberation in this old bastion of the Southern way of life. Dottie is a restless streak of energy and activity who keeps her nose deep in the on-going business of every sector of ...

... for bathing), and a beautiful brick promenade which provided views of the downtown area and the surrounding mountains. At one point along the promenade, there was an open air hot spring that cascaded down the side of the mountain. (Most of the hot springs have been capped so the water can be stored and regulated.) You could see the steam rising from the water even in 70 degree temperatures. And on the rocks grew algae that were the most amazing shade of green - almost emerald ...