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Memphis - The Nightlife

Beer, Baseball, and Beale Street

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Well, we've solved some of our technical problems. Here's a few videos from our first night. We also have a bunch of still photos which you can see at this site. CLICK HERE.

After getting checked in we got into the beer (just a tad) and hit the rooftop pool with great views of the river and Downtown Memphis. Man did that pool feel good - the heat down here is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Strolled toward Autozone Park, home of the AAA Memphis Redbirds and had a sandwich along the way at Huey's which was highly recommended by the locals (OK, by one guy standing in the street). The food was good, the beer cold, and the park nearby. Got there just in time for the first pitch, with great seats behind home plate. Saw a home run! Denny and I left in the 7th with the home team leading the Iowa Cubs, 2-0. We figured they didn't need us anymore. Turns out they did (they lost 5-2). Man.

Beale Street was an easy walk away. Live music poured from every open door, and all the neon lights hurt your eyes! Tuesday Night, so it wasn't pack, and we got around great. Hit three clubs: BB Kings, Juke Joint, and the best of all, Rum Boogie's. The band, led by a buxom female with a booming voice, was terrific. Dennie got autographed CDs at two of the clubs. Had to ask directions on walking back to the hotel, but we found it OK and got a good nights sleep. Great first day!

Posted by swendl 7:53 AM

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Wow you two travelers are sure doing it up right....Looks like the music and time being had is great...Looks like you guys researched your travels pretty good....keep having fun...

8/29/07 by bobbiejo50

We're trying our damndest Bobbie! So far, so good. Toured Sun Studio in Memphis today, where Elvis and Johnny Cash got their start. It was way cool. We made it to Clarksdale a few minutes ago. First order of business - check the internet signal!

8/29/07 by swendl

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