That’s not really a library in my mind, but I didn’t want to go through all those papers anyway. I was interested in Daryl Hammon video and Oval Office replica. I also liked Chelsea’s tiny ballet shoes, displayed under glass. I wondered if she ever wants them back?

The building is floored throughout with light stained hardwood. Very beautiful. The day was overcast, but whole place was still flooded with light, as you might guess from all windows. Photographers will be thankful, because you aren’t allowed to use a flash. That’s one point entire staff is clear on.

How many times would you have to flash a replica Cabinet member chair to fade original, 1,500 miles away in Washington? I didn’t get it; but I’m sure they have good reasons.

The elevators are on first floor in main lobby. There are also stairs and an escalator to second floor. There are several tidy bathrooms at different location in building, all very accessible.

Floor space is plentiful, exhibits are layed out well, and crowds flowed well. Only a few times people got congested around some of videos that play throughout building.

Inside main row of exhibits in museum, Clinton’s voice can be heard from several (3-6) speakers at any one location simultaneously. The ambience was lively, and effect was energizing, though it wore me out after a couple hours. Not so with Craig, he stayed a total of 7 hours until they closed at 5:00 PM.

On 2 – 300 yard stroll back to parking lot, I ducked in Mr. Clinton’s new School of Public Service. It’s housed in red brick, historic Choctaw Train Station. The builders have done a very classy remodel. It certainly seemed an uplifting atmosphere for improving your brain cells.

Before opening my car door, I did a slow 360 to take in panorama. Huge lawns of sod and landscaping are just taking root around Clinton Library. The city skyline is blossoming with fresh, invigorating building projects. The River Market district has a new energy with its trolley, mounted police, and a river walk (soon to connect with North Little Rock across now defunct train trestle in front of Clinton Library). Also Heifer Project International Village Complex is being built next door.

Downtown Little Rock is becoming a fun spot. Driving away I looked forward to another lazy afternoon exploring area.

Outdoors Adventurer, Writer and Webmaster Will Robertson lives with his family in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What then is being said of this country? These vast unspoilt spaces and unbridled wildernesses. This wild place where civilised nature and unique culture of its people are measured by kind-hearted attitude experienced so frequently by many travellers.

What is simple reason so many of our visitors from Northern Hemisphere return here again and again? It can only be found in actual experience of South Africa's culture and friendship of its people.

The many answers to this question can be shown over and over in friendly smiles you receive walking through a township market; in respect and tolerance shown, visiting sacred sites and cultural icons of people; and in greetings and genuine concern felt while within hospitable arms of local establishments.

Perceptions about “Africa” have been changing slowly, but they are nonetheless changing. Foreign visitors used to believe that herds of elephants roamed dusty streets of local areas and that to go hiking alone in pristine African hills meant meeting lions, giant spiders and possibly being attacked by masked warriors with six foot spears.

The herds of elephants do exist, relegated to African game farms existing in remote areas throughout continent. The pristine hills stretch from one end of Cape Peninsula to other, like a giant smile peering down over valleys below, but wild beasts have long since been tamed and hills are safely open to all who would venture into them.

If you are looking for archetypal African adventure, laden with richly diverse wildernesses and infinite possibilities, come and experience warmth and hospitality characteristic of this country. Trust South Africa to set stage and cast to be our culture.