Harley Davidson Travel Blog . . . and thoughts along the journey

It has started to rain very heavy here and the motel owner has allowed me to place the bike in secure spot. (I was ready to take it in my room). I borrowed an umbrella from a Texan musician (who was playing on the top balcony of the motel) and I started to walk toward downtown (around 5 blocks or so) . . . While I was walking I observed that the rain was getting harder and harder and that all kinds of people were placing sandbags in front of their houses. (Now you have to envision the picture: Here is a crazy German walking in the streets of Hot Springs . . . people are worried . . . I was not sure what they were worried about, since the city is kind of a rolling city. They explained to me (as the rain came down harder and harder) that they lowered the lake and that they expect a flood, since the sewage system is not able to keep up with the rain that was about to come. (I guess they found out in 1990 as there was a flood) I asked if I could help, but they said that they were fine.

So . . . there I was . . in the middle of hard, pouring rain. . . with umbrella that acted as if the umbrella and I was about to lift off :-). As I looked behind me, I noticed a German Restaurant. I stepped in (I was the only customer for quite some time) and ate a (Yes, you guessed it - a German Meal) Zigeuner Schnitzel. The place is called "Hot Spring Brau Haus" on Central Street. I have o tell you, it was just like home. Great food and very nice people.

On my way home (it was now raining even harder) people informed me that there had been two tornado touch downs close to Hot Springs.

OK . . . at least I had a good meal :-)

The mood among the evacuees is great and they seem to make this motel their second home. Kids make new friends as their parents do. Dogs finally know their territory and they seem to believe they belong here. People gather and reminisce about their home (what it will look like, when the electric will be back on, etc.) The question is how long ill the rain last here?

I will visit a Baptist church tomorrow morning which is located right beside the motel.

And finally: I truly, truly enjoy your comments. . . keep them coming. I will not be able to answer them, but be assured that I read them as those who visit this Blog.

My prayers are with all of you . . . 'talk to you tomorrow.

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