Tried to get an early start today as we were travelling to Memphis.
Firstly, off to look at Bass Pro Shop for opening time. Kez and Dave were amazed with the products and
displays inside. They especially liked the huge fish tank with live catfish and other fish swimming around inside. Next we had a quick
look at the Grand Ole Opry but decided we didn’t want to do a tour. It was cold this morning, rainy and overcast, so we
walked across the carpark into the Opryland Hotel.
It is just such an awesome place, with its mini-river flowing though complete
with catfish, goldfish and Koi; the
atrium roof and the plants, waterfall, shops and restaurants. We had morning tea at the coffee shop which
serves Starbucks style and sat under the atrium enjoying the ambiance. We should have probably tried to book a night there, it is awesome! Note that for another time....
Outside the Grand Ole Opry - love the Fall decorations!
View inside the Opryland Hotel, under the atrium where we sat and enjoyed our coffee and morning tea...
Drove on to Memphis, stopping at Cracker Barrel restaurant for lunch. Dave kept us entertained with his quick fingers on the satellite radio stations and we were listening to anything from 70's, 80's, 90's and the Elvis station!
We decided to stop at the Memphis information centre
which turned out to be a good idea, because the attendant told us about places to go, such at
the Peabody Hotel and the steamboat cruises.
We checked in at Springhill Suites Marriott.
Walked down to Beale St for a look see at the jazz and blues district.
Decided to eat at Albert’s and our server, Brandon, was very efficient
and friendly. We liked the band playing in
the park, especially when they played Stevie Wonder and ‘The Funk’ song… complete
with local ‘talent' - locals dancing by themselves to the music and being very friendly....
Top of Beale St - note BB King's is closed after the fire...
At 'Alberts' - with my double margarita!
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