The next day my cold was full on with me having a headache and a cough. It is tough being sick anywhere and being on the road in a small van with no one around that I knew made it especially so. Mid morning I stopped and napped in a Walmart parking lot then kept driving for a few more hours. I didn’t know this area but decided I needed to stop for a few days and just rest.
Pocahontas was my saving grace on my Arkansas roadtrip. Here I found an inexpensive and sunny campground for only $10 per night. The campground was not terribly scenic but I felt safe, was able to get sun for my solar panels and had time to rest.
The city had a number of historic buildings, including the Old Randolph County courthouse built in 1871. I ended up staying 4 nights just sleeping, relaxing, enjoying the area and getting over my cold.
