Tuesday is about two of Memphis, TN most memorable icons. The Peabody Ducks and Elvis Presley.. We grabbed good seats at the bar and settled in with a bloody mary to await the ducks 11 AM arrival. It was a rather big production as far as duck parades go. Two elevators were closed off to the public while the "duck master" brought them from their rooftop palace. They have been doing this daily for over 70 years (not the same ducks). It all began as a prank and the rest is history.
On to Graceland. It was as tacky as we expected. The "King" was all about opulence over elegance. The fabric walls, fur lampshades, mirrored ceilings.....sensory overload! However, the display of gold and platinum records was mind boggling. And he had quite a few beautiful automobiles.
Now, we're off to Hot Springs....the roads in Arkansas are even worse than the roads in New Jersey....if that's possible. The countryside was flat and pretty boring until we got closer to Hot Springs. Dinner at the Bleu Monkey Cafe. If you go there try the Bleu Monkey Tini!
Only 2 Corvettes today. One was really ugly...yellow with a tan top....I think he got it on clearance sale! 221.5 miles today.
Enjoying every word of your trip. Boots
ReplyDeleteI spent over a year in Memphis and never saw the ducks do their march or Graceland. Glad you had fun!
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