Today we were up bright and early to avoid the heat and were on the road by 8am. It was still hot!

As we were drive out from the campsite, something appeared on the road in front of us. I started screaming thinking it was a tarantula. It was a small turtle. But I am totally in edge now!

We drove for the most of the day and crossed in Missouri, then Arkansas, where we plan to spend a few days.  We arrived at Lake Charles state park around 2pm. It’s a gorgeous spot overlooking a lake and best of all, has electrical hookup, and showers! So we cranked up the airconditioning, then sat outside. I know! But I think we are acclimatising a bit and it’s nice knowing we can escape from the heat if we want to.

It was so pleasant sitting outside, overlooking the lake, enjoying our zero beer and listening to the birds. Woodpeckers pecked in the tree in front of us, and  squirrels darted back and forth. One dared to venture onto our campsite, but we shooed him away. Stupid people have probably been feeding them. 

Mike cooked us a delicious pork and vegetable noodle stir fry. After dinner we went for an evening stroll (it was dusk) and saw an armadillo, so that was neat. Thankfully no spiders or snakes so that is a bonus. Overall a quiet and relaxing day.