This morning we awoke eager to take on the day and the schedule we had planned. We first descended down the stairs and into the dining room for breakfast. For breakfast we had Eggs ramekins, bacon, orange juice and fresh fruit. After finishing breakfast we were off to Mansfield and the museum and last home of Laura Ingles Wilder. 
A quick look through the museum and the tour had begun. We first toured the home that was build on Rocky Ridge Farm. The guide took us through each room talking about the furniture and what Laura liked best about each room. She also spoke about Rose, her daughter and the items that were purchased by her for her family. After we finished the tour of the home it was back into the museum to finish looking at some of the items near and dear to any Little House fan. Items like Laura and Mary's slates for school, Ma and Pa's marriage certificate and even Charles Ingles fiddle. We then strolled over to the gift shop and made our way to the Rock House. 
The Rock House was purchased by Rose for Laura and Almanzo and was very interesting with some of the modern conveniences of the time. One being window screens that rolled up into the wall like a window blind. Another interesting fact was of the 11 thousand dollars spent building the home 3 thousand was spent just getting electricity back to the area. After we left there we went into town to the local cemetery and the grave site of Laura, Almanzo and their daughter Rose. While in the area the ladies scoped out a yarn shop in Rogersville so we stopped by for them to visit and peruse their yarn. To keep our day rolling we then decided to make a run to Lambert's Cafe. 
The atmosphere was interesting and the throwed rolls a bit intimidating but Cynical was up to the challenge and had one hurled his way. I ordered the BBQ ribs and the slab that arrived had me questioning by ability to finish it. I however did finish it and then some washing down the rest of my tea , baked beans and half of Cynical's throwed roll with a little molasses on the side. After our bellies were full we then decide to finish off the day at Fantastic Caverns. 
This was something I had been wanting to do for several years and finally can mark it off my list. After the tour we took a small walk on a wooded path and then made our way back to the B&B sans and side trip to Panera Bread for supper. We ate our carry out on the back deck of the B&B and finished off our daily cookie left by housekeeping. It is now time to kick our feet up and relax in preparation for tomorrow. Bass Pro for Me and Yarn shopping for the ladies.
A quick look through the museum and the tour had begun. We first toured the home that was build on Rocky Ridge Farm. The guide took us through each room talking about the furniture and what Laura liked best about each room. She also spoke about Rose, her daughter and the items that were purchased by her for her family. After we finished the tour of the home it was back into the museum to finish looking at some of the items near and dear to any Little House fan. Items like Laura and Mary's slates for school, Ma and Pa's marriage certificate and even Charles Ingles fiddle. We then strolled over to the gift shop and made our way to the Rock House. The Rock House was purchased by Rose for Laura and Almanzo and was very interesting with some of the modern conveniences of the time. One being window screens that rolled up into the wall like a window blind. Another interesting fact was of the 11 thousand dollars spent building the home 3 thousand was spent just getting electricity back to the area. After we left there we went into town to the local cemetery and the grave site of Laura, Almanzo and their daughter Rose. While in the area the ladies scoped out a yarn shop in Rogersville so we stopped by for them to visit and peruse their yarn. To keep our day rolling we then decided to make a run to Lambert's Cafe. The atmosphere was interesting and the throwed rolls a bit intimidating but Cynical was up to the challenge and had one hurled his way. I ordered the BBQ ribs and the slab that arrived had me questioning by ability to finish it. I however did finish it and then some washing down the rest of my tea , baked beans and half of Cynical's throwed roll with a little molasses on the side. After our bellies were full we then decide to finish off the day at Fantastic Caverns. This was something I had been wanting to do for several years and finally can mark it off my list. After the tour we took a small walk on a wooded path and then made our way back to the B&B sans and side trip to Panera Bread for supper. We ate our carry out on the back deck of the B&B and finished off our daily cookie left by housekeeping. It is now time to kick our feet up and relax in preparation for tomorrow. Bass Pro for Me and Yarn shopping for the ladies.
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