In Memphis we took a trolley tour. Probably rated a 3 out of 10. Drove past Graceland and got photo of same with rain on bus window. Opposite Graceland is several shops selling Elvis memorabilia and even his two airplanes, which you can tour. Our bus didn't stop but a purely Elvis tour was available. Didn't mention the history of the city or the Mississippi, Just the hospital where Elvis was declared dead and a few other Elvis related things.
We had a good night being Wed a down town St Beale St is blocked off and many motorcyclist ride in and park. The St is one full of bars, music history and fund eateries.We saw many flash motorcycles and some freakish ones. a good night was had by all especially after eating at the recommended ribs joint. Good food but served on plastic plates with plastic cutlery, Strange!
Friday morning the rain had settled in. After checking various weather reports we decided to give the lower Mississippi a miss and ride east, along the way changing our mind again and heading for Nashville.Rode in very heavy rain coming out of Memphis, but the day improved as we went. Had Lunch at Tupelo (which we found out Elvis was born there. Can any one tell me which song mentions Tupelo in it?) Made it into Nashville in good time but tried several motels before getting rooms, and these motels are big. A police motorcycle competition in town over weekend as well as graduation nights for uni students, given this is the end of their school year.Heard on TV that Kansas City has had about a foot of snow. Glad we missed it, but we are under a large storm event which might take two or three days to pass. Just heard on the TV news the Kentucky Derby was run in mud today. Did some shopping and looked around Nashville today. No one seemed interested in doing a trolley tour.
Tomorrow we would like to ride east weather permitting, maybe head for the Smoky Mountains for some good riding roads..
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