STAX recording studio where many music legends such as the Staple Singers, Al Green, Otis Redding and apparently Elvis (Christopher found some recordings Elvis at Stax) recorded many records and hits. The studio was converted from a movie theatre. The museum included videos from the folks that helped create the place and keep it running. They loved working there. Apparently at some point they needed financing and brought in professional help that managed the...

Our first morning in Memphis we had breakfast at the Bon Ton café supposedly a place Elvis sometimes went. I tried to reach out to him wherever he is, Elvis what should I order? The potatoes, regular, smothered, covered or smothered and covered. Went with smothered and covered as that seemed like a very Elvis thing to do. The food was great but it is a heart attack on a plate. The décor is probably much like it always was with a very 1950's feel. The st...

Final breakfast in New Orleans was at Elisabeths pecan bacon, biscuits, eggs and grits so a light meal (HaHa). Small busy place with great service in a quiet area. Type of restaurant with signs that say Be Nice or Leave. Maybe we should hang those everywhere. Rolled myself out of there and started on a walk along the river through Crescent park. We climbed the Crescent bridge and walked along the river. I can't keep up with Christopher in the best of t...

My first nights in New Orleans were spent downtown a block off of Canal street. My next stay was The Green Inn in the Garden District. My room had a separate entrance leading to a small garden area. The grounds were lush creating a very secluded private environment in a fairly busy area which is probably why the pool area was designated clothing optional - European style. My first thought was I bet I could scare some folks right out of the area. I am not...

A great way to spend a few hours is cruising down the Mississippi River on the riverboat Natchez - New Orleans Jazz band playing, catfish, gumbo and bread pudding on the menu and visiting with Christopher. It was pretty warm and we were glad when the boat turned back and we were on the shady side of the trip. The guys working on the big cargo ships waved to the steamboat and posed for pictures. One of those experiences where you just enjoy the view and the co...