Built in Williamstown in 2016 to Biblical specifications the proportions of this Ark are every bit as awe-inspiring as you might think. There are three enormous decks to the ship which lead you through the "Ark Encounter", an incredibly interesting and personal experience recreating what life would have been like for Noah and his family during the flood, how they existed and how they cared for themselves and the animals.
It was a unique and special time away. We drove from the ark to visit the Creation Museum in Petersburg, near Cincinnati; we had our first taste of winter weather and snow along the way. Those doors above also represents (to me) something more: a door to exit through, a step outside of this past year filled with quarantining, staying at home and fear. This quick escape was a step forward, in faith. There were NO crowds anywhere (keep in mind, it's January!) and all safety and health protocols were observed.
Compared to typical road trips that we take, this one was laid-back and relaxing. We didn't travel many miles each day and spent a lot of time just watching television and reading in our hotel rooms as we progressed. From the Creation Museum we headed south to Paducah and the National Quilt Museum.
This is what our afternoons and evenings looked like along the way.
I finished binding a quilt, got reacquainted with counted cross-stich and read these two books. It was an extremely relaxing and luxurious time away, one that had been a very long time coming. But, naturally, all good things must come to an end; on Thursday it was back home and a return to our normal lives; back to laundry, cooking and cleaning. But, Dorothy was right: "there's no place like home!", that is most certainly true, it was wonderful to get away for a quick escape but it's always great to get back home again!
Life is Good!
Up next: a post from the National Quilt Museum and a review
of the cute quilt shops that we stopped at along our route.
7 comments:
That cute dog has it made lol.
I’m jealous. That looks like it was so fun. We got home late last night. SO good to be home!
welcome back...thought you might have been on a jaunt...thanks for the photos! love to see different places....good books too...
That looks like a fascinating place to visit--and it sounds like a lovely road trip.
What an interesting trip! Isn't it fun to get away? Thanks for sharing the photos. That ark replica must have been some impressive.
The ark looks pretty impressive. Glad you enjoyed your time out. I have been to the Quilt Museum at Paducah, so I know you would have seen some amazing quilts there.
How nice to get away! I've never heard of the ark in Kentucky. I'd love to visit that! And so nice that Hannes was able to join you on your trip. He looks very happy to have been included!
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