After saying goodbye to M and M we headed to Little Rock and the Clinton Presidential Library. The grounds and building were impressive but we were not impressed with the exhibits. Other presidential libraries (LBJ, FDR and Truman) were much more immersive and interactive. There was a nice introductory video, but the presentation was way too cluttered and confusing. Afterwards, we took a riverfront walk. We drove on to West Memphis and slept in a rest area and ate at a disgustingly dirty Applebees. The next morning, we headed for Starbucks in downtown Memphis, not knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised and ended up walking around for a few hours, seeing historic Beale Street and the Lorraine Motel of MLK tragic fame. A really nice river walk and a trip to the pyramid, including a trip to the top, left us with a positive impression of Memphis. We booked 2 nights in a motel in Nashville and were happy to enjoy a shower and clean room. Our day in Nashville was very enjoyable. We took the bus into town which was an adventure in itself. It brought us right to lower Broadway where all the action is. The street is lined with bars and restaurants all with live bands with open street windows blasting music into the street. The conciphony of noise is unsettling, but crowds line the street. We also checked out the hhh theater, the capital, the riverside and enjoyed lunch at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Broadway. By late afternoon we were ready to take the bus back and rest up for our big evening at the Grand Ole Opry. We thoroughly enjoyed the night and gained a new appreciation for the historic hundred year old traditional event. Each artist performs a max of three numbers, so the variety keeps it interesting.
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