Seeing a total solar eclipse was one of my bucket list items. Since the next total eclipse in my part of the world is in 2046, I thought I would better see this one.
The closest point on the path of total eclipse was in Arkansas. That eclipse path was following I-30 like it was glued to it. I chose to go Arkadelphia, AR because the weather forecast was favorable.
I looked for a park that had open views of the sky and restrooms! The City of Arkadelphia has a park on both sides of the Ouachita River. The two parts are connected by the old AR State Road 8 bridge which us now a pedestrian only bridge. It was a beautiful place to view the total solar eclipse.
Another highlight of my trip and the reason I caged instead of riding is that I met in person a long time internet friend with whom I communicated for over 25 years. I took her some things of Ilse's that wouldn't fit on the bike. It was great to meet her in person. She is an 84 year old widow who is still spry, drives, and does her own yard work and gardening.
I drove a total of 3231 miles, 5200 km.
Ouachita River
Old Highway 8 bridge
Looking down river from the old bridge. The new bridge and the railroad bridge.
My photos of the eclipse didn't turn out very well I didn't know how to set the speed for less light. There are plenty of eclipse photos online. I stole, er, borrowed the one below. It is exactly what I saw.
The closest point on the path of total eclipse was in Arkansas. That eclipse path was following I-30 like it was glued to it. I chose to go Arkadelphia, AR because the weather forecast was favorable.
I looked for a park that had open views of the sky and restrooms! The City of Arkadelphia has a park on both sides of the Ouachita River. The two parts are connected by the old AR State Road 8 bridge which us now a pedestrian only bridge. It was a beautiful place to view the total solar eclipse.
Another highlight of my trip and the reason I caged instead of riding is that I met in person a long time internet friend with whom I communicated for over 25 years. I took her some things of Ilse's that wouldn't fit on the bike. It was great to meet her in person. She is an 84 year old widow who is still spry, drives, and does her own yard work and gardening.
I drove a total of 3231 miles, 5200 km.
Ouachita River
Old Highway 8 bridge
Looking down river from the old bridge. The new bridge and the railroad bridge.
My photos of the eclipse didn't turn out very well I didn't know how to set the speed for less light. There are plenty of eclipse photos online. I stole, er, borrowed the one below. It is exactly what I saw.
