Monday February 23, 2015

Our sleeping arrangements at the Fire Station were two couches in the common room, and although the couches were narrow couches they were quite comfortable. We were woken up around 3:00 am with the alarm going off. No fire, but a car had driven off the road.

We were woken again at 7:00 with the smell of fresh coffee.  I was a little concerned about the incoming weather, I didn’t want to get caught in freezing rain.  We were on the road by 8:15 am.  It was cold when we started and got colder as we continued on the ride. The route would have taken us through the Chicot State Park, but we decided to take Highway 29 all the way to Ville Platte. We knew the roads would be fairly quiet as the schools and all government offices had been closed due to the incoming weather. So today’s ride was a head-down and go ride.

We arrived at Ville Platte at about 10:15 am. We had booked into the Best Western in Ville Platte, for two nights, it is time for a rest day and the overnight temperatures are supposed to drop and the freezing rain forecast for tomorrow means it is a good day to take a rest day. We have points we can use at Best Western so the next two nights are free! As we arrived so early, we were not expecting to be allowed into the room. However, the manager on duty checked us in and we were able to have a hot shower to thaw our frozen toes.

Once again we walked back into Town to get our supplies. As tomorrow is a rest day and the forecast is not good, I bought a book and I am going to have a blissful day curled up on the sofa, reading.

Although it has been bitterly cold for almost a week now, spring is in the air. The magnolia are blossoming and so are my favorite spring flowers, the daffodil.