One never knows when en route to one destination, an unexpected find awaits. If we are too consumed in the final stop ie lunch, serendipity might have been missed.
En route to Sherman's Restaurant 2 1/2 hours south from Little Rock, roadside sat the Cypress Preserve Trust, 16 acres purchased in 1940 by the Greenville Garden Club, the oldest garden club in the state of Mississippi. This piece of property was purchased for a little over $3,000.
Along the long boardwalk was a cypress slough (pronounced slew) where the wetland depression/ swamp is dotted with cedars growing in slow moving water. A slough in this part of the country is referred to as a 'brake.' This preserve has 3 brakes.
The cypress knees create a surreal scene as the sunlight sneaks in between the towering cedars.
Remember to enjoy the 'brake' and use those benches along the way...
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