A Little Break...

We enjoyed some time away last week when we visited Branson, MO. This popular little Ozark town in southwestern Missouri is a common destination complete with numerous music theatres and attractions. Our idea of a great little break includes exploring a region and sightseeing which is exactly how we spent our days.

Poking around attractions like Ripley's Believe It or Not or Hollywood Wax Museum was enjoyable. More lighthearted than our usual stops, they were both well done and fun to see.

Historic tours are right up our alley, so we were eager to tour "Shepherd of the Hills" and were not disappointed. It was excellent. This old homestead from the turn-of-the-century is the actual setting of its famous namesake book.

Fascinating to see, this is the actual desk on which Harold Bell Wright penned the story, The Shepherd of the Hills in 1907.

A lovely old church was a part of the tour. 

The absolute highlight of the trip was going to Sight and Sound Theatre to watch the Bible story of Samson come to life. With over 2,000 seats, this famous theatre has a 300 foot long wraparound stage. 

Show pictures of Samson were not permitted, of course, but this dynamic statue was on display in the lobby.

This was our first Sight and Sound Theatre experience and we are now hooked! The next production, Noah, opens in the spring and runs through the end of December (2020). We plan to go see it.


We appreciate the rolling hills of Branson.

Look at Mr. Chipmunk who watched us as we watched him one day during a walk.

It was great getting away because a little break can make a big difference!