Holiday Inn Memphis - East Poplar & I-240

Mr and I have been on the road now for 13 days. We have traveled just over 800 miles believing it would be warmer at each stop. So far the temp here (53 degrees) is exactly the same temp it was when we left Michigan. We have had two sunny days and 11 filled with rain.

Somehow I do not think the Travel Channel would hire us as our trip is certainly not like the journeys they ...

As one enters Graceland you see beautifully manicured grounds, with horses grazing in the pastures surrounding the estate.

Going in the front door you see the living room to right completely as in was in the 1960's. Each room has been preserved to the exact standards to when he was living.

The mansion was crowded with people from all over the United States ...

Day 2 Sprinfield ...

Well, we made it to Memphis airport! We got in around 3pm or so and our flight to Amsterdam doesn't fly out until around 7pm. We got in line to board the plane back in Columbus and realized that Kirk Herbstreit and Thad Matta were right in front of us! They didn't end up sitting next to each other on the plane, and we sat ...

Okay, here we are again! Stayed in a motel in West Memphis (which is actually in Arkansas), but got a cab across the border to Beale Street, Memphis, traditionally the home of all the blues clubs. Meh, it was okay. Very touristy. Not at all bluesy. Matt's theory is that Beale Street became famous because everyone flocked there for the blues, but then people just started flocking there who actually didn't like the blues, but it was "the" place to ...

Here is the funny part...everyone in Nashville said screw Memphis.
We could not disagree more. Sibling rivalry I guess...
Graceland was worth the drive.Graceland....his jets were hanging out..on the street!
We are not sure who this "Elvis Guy" was, but it is clear if you experienced him there is no other. The fact that people compare him to Michael Jackson is a joke..it is ...

... built in the 1800's. Most are 3 storey structures constructed of concrete or block with massive pillars, grand entrances, stone fences, iron gates, cobblestone driveways and are situated on and acre of land with oak trees 5ft in diameter. · Statues of Elvis & BB King - Located in the Tennessee Visitor Info Center Observed: · Most of the vehicles are silver, gray, charcoal or black - other colors are rare. · Several people in Memphis drive like color blind maniacs ...

... And Tara had already joined me for the New Orleans trip, so it was a definite no for her. I then thought instead of spending all that money to go to Vegas, maybe I could have a long weekend in Chicago, as I found some fantastic cheap tickets, but sadly the hostel I was hoping to stay at, was fully booked and staying at a hotel meant spending more money than the flight, which was just stupid! So I had a quiet, relaxing weekend in Memphis, or did I ...

... It generally begins with a pair of running shoes and ends with a big splash in a pool! Only this time we left the running shoes at home and took out the hiking boots! The first day Mark arrived here, we went for a swim, followed by a meal at the Iranian restaurant in Memphis. By the end of that night, I was lying on the seat in front of Mark at the restaurant completely horizontal and I felt if I place any pressure on my stomach I was going to explode! The next day we decided to ...

... or poor! Weren't the writers of the Declaration being a little hypocritical? I drive back towards Beal Street and the Rock n' Soul Museum. I find a parking spot on the street nearby. The Museum is closed early due to a private function. I walk back towards Beal Street to take some pictures. The panhandlers are out in full force. I hand out some lose change and a few more dollars. I stop in at BB Kings Blues Club for some supper and then walk up and down Beal Street taking ...