Branson Scenic Railway

Our unit here at Holiday Hills is a two bedroom lockout, essentially two one bedroom units with lockout/walk through, doors.  We are staying in the larger unit, which features a full kitchen, laundry, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, king size bed and lots of room.

The other unit, which we are not using, has a queen bed, mini kitchen and normal bathtub.  But, similar to the unit we stayed in for our Santee week, we have a "thunder heels" staying a floor above.  These units are certainly not soundproofed.

Today's excursion took us to the Branson Scenic Railway for a trip south into Arkansas.

We managed to get seats in an observation car, so we had a clear view around and overhead.

The overhead view treated us to a scene we've never seen before, at least in such quantity.  The picture doesn't do it justice - the faint lines you see are thousands of Canada Geese migrating south.  

The vees undulated and flowed in waves that seemed to be a dance, and went on for quite a while.  In the picture below, a turkey vulture (buzzard in local lingo) shows up as well.

It was a really incredible scene.

The scenery was nice as we climbed into the mountains to the south.

We went through two tunnels on our trip.  The first a mile long, the second a half mile long.  Lights please.

After two hours we were back in Branson.  An entertaining trip.

Back to the ranch for a short rest, then dinner at Red Lobster, before heading to the Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show.  We were surprised that the tickets were for the Clay Cooper Theatre, but it turns out that, although Shoji's theatre looks OK, the interior is still damaged from a fire a year or so ago.

The show was great.  He's a fine violinist/entertainer.

And, he had some help.

Another good day in Branson.

Tomorrow we see Yakov - Make America Laugh Again, and the Haygoods.  Our last full day before heading home.