Lots of fun in Memphis!

Greetings all!

Memphis was a blast, it is definitely one of our favorite cities so far on the trip! Anyone with the oppurtunity to go shouldn't hesistate.

After you last heard from us in the coffeehouse, we wandered down to Beale street. For those of you who like us are unfamiliar with the landmark, let us explain.

Beale is an exciting street that shows off the great music heritage which Memphis is known for. The music history is literally written on the walls. One place, Alfred's, had dozens of original gold records from various music greats hanging on the wall. And not to mention the plethora of curbside beer vendors who are more than willing to quench your thirst with an ice cold beer.

We stopped into Club 152 looking for live music, no cover charge, and some light food. It had all three. We sat in a large table on their patio facing Beale street. Since there was only two of us, we were hoping to meet some interesting folks who might join us at the big table.

A little while later we met Mike and Rod and their friends from the Fort Lenoard Wood Army base. (Hopefully we got the fort name correct guys...) We ended up hanging out with them for the rest of the night. They were super generous to us. Mike even graciously gave us his hotel room at the Marriot, (he stayed on the second bed in Rod's room), so we didn't have to sleep in the car again.

Together we checked out a few more bars on Beale street, the names of which escape us at the moment. But all had great live music and we had lots of fun.

They all have been serving our country for close to twenty years. And we'd like to thank them not only for their generosity, but for the work they do for our country! Thanks guys!

(Sorry to disappoint those of you looking for more motel horror stories, the room was immaculate and we didn't even have to wear our sandals in the shower!) :)

We are on our way to Branson, MO. Which according to Trivial Pursuit calls itself the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World"

We weren't planning on going to Missouri, but a wrong turn as we were leaving Memphis took us north instead of west. We don't like turning around so we spent the night in the Ozark National Riverway!

We got up this morning and hoped to tour the Round Spring cave, but alas, after packing up our bag and hiking to the entrance we found it gated and locked. Apparantly too many people have gotten themselves in trouble hiking the dark cold cave without a park ranger.

That's it for now, hope everyone is well!

Jonathan & Christina