Not as good as it once was...

This past weekend we met Drews family in Hot Springs, AR for a little fun, sun and relaxation. We went to the Bathhouses, went shopping afterwards and for dinner we went to an Italian restaurant for dinner (which was surprisingly good). My only problem is this; Hot Springs is a dirty and unkept town. On Central Ave, about a 1/4 mile from Bathouse Row you see a sign for "Strip Karaoke" WTF is that about? Who has ever heard of such a thing? More importantly why would the town want that type of establishment that close to their moneymaker? Who the hell knows? Oh wait, that's right, I forgot It's Arkansas. Where first cousins can fall in love and get married (legally). Anyway, my point is, you would think that they would have put forth a little effort and restricted the type of businesses in that area.


The bathhouse's are the best part of Hot Springs, and quite frankly, the only reason that you would want to go there. The Buckstaff is the only functioning Bathhouse in America and it is also the oldest. It is the best two hours I have had in a long time and it is so relaxing, you are loose as a goose by the time you walk out of there. Very, very nice... except for the fact that you are in AR.

Next weekend we are going to the Lake of the Ozarks and going shopping... YEAH!!!