An overseas trip, Easter, and the season of orchestra concerts made us press pause on celebrating our forty years of friendship, but we are back at it again! Aaron and I snatched a weekend away to explore some of our favorite things.
We stopped at a coffee shop in Walnut Ridge to stretch our legs. The Post Bakery and Bistro is nestled in a historic post office. The owners kept much of the original fixtures and layout, so this place is a dream come true for lovers of old buildings! Make sure you visit the restroom to see the charming sink that fits in the corner. A tiny prayer room is nestled in the middle of the restaurant, too. One downside, they don't serve any decaf. So I didn't get any coffee here :(
We've learned to stop and stretch often, and we enjoy finding hiking trails along our route. We stopped at the lovely Sam A. Baker State Park and soaked up the Shut-In Trail and Mudlick Loop to allow our bodies to limber up after so many hours in the van. We surprised some deer at the beginning of the trail.
The gentle hike was just what we needed. An opportunity to chat and also to slow down and soak up the beauty that God created. Sometimes it takes a while to reconnect and to talk about deep, hard things. Road trips and walks through the woods make space for that essential part of our friendship.
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