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Travel Blogs from Memphis
Gospel, Blues and Southern Fried Chicken
An interesting start to our stay in Memphis, pulled over by an extremely large African American Policeman as we drove down a one way street the wrong way. Lights and siren blaring. He was very understanding and did not book us. We then stumbled across The Historic First Baptist Beale Choir performing their Christmas Concert. They invited us into their church, we were the ...
50 and 55 go West
... since we arrived Stateside in early June - but this sun refers to 'Sun Studio', where Elvis was first recorded.
We walked Beale Street, said to be the home of Rock and Roll, a bit tacky [even worse than Blackpool!] but had to be done. Found a great drink in one of the bars - a Blue Velvet. Half pint cider topped with half-pint stout and capped with a shot of port [Gillian - you'd love it!!] .... yum. Think this may become a favourite.
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A Homeless Day in Memphis
... of the previous drunken night had by many visitors. I am really beginning to wonder why some places in USA are 'famous’. More and more often I am inclined to believe all it takes is neon lights and a reputation for cheap alcohol with an acceptance of stupid drunken behaviour.
During my talks with the people of Memphis I kept being told that ‘Gus’s Fried Chicken’ is the best fried chicken in the South… I tested ...
Day 8 - Memphis, Tennessee
... loop of...the riverfront! It was beautiful! Such a pretty city...right on the banks of the Mississippi. Amazing place. Beale Street got another work out but this time it was well and truly alive! The crowd had swelled and there were street performers doing acrobatics in the middle of the street. We grabbed some drinks again...hic....and wandered around just absorbing the atmosphere.
For dinner we shared Cajun Popcorn (fried crawfish tails) as a starter. I then had ...
Graceland and Memphis
... Inside each compartment of the plane is a short video explaining what you are looking at and what would have happened in that area of the plane. It was a shame that all the furniture was covered in plastic, but understandable as they are trying to preserve it for future generations.
The other exhibits included in the Platinum ticket price were a little disappointing. For example the 68 exhibit had a couple of costumes from ...