9/9/09-9/10/09 - Branson to Memphis & Elvis

Wednesday, 9/9/09

We had intended to spend the whole day riding Peel's Ferry Route, Bulls Shoals Dam Route (and the ferry from MO to AR), The Ozark Moonshine Run, The Mountain View Run and the Jasper Disaster.

So much for the dreams of men and mice!

The morning of the 9th found a healthy rain in Branson, MO. To ride the twists and turns, often with a healthy drop off the mountain side, while raining, gave us pause. So off we went, returning to Arkansas by way of Route 65, until back in Harrison. It was raining there as well so we decided to head to Memphis, to visit Graceland.

Down 65 to I40, to Little Rock, then I40 to Memphis.

The bridge into Memphis was really a sight, then off to the right to the visitors center.

Their instructions .. take I55, to exit 5b .. we missed entirely.

Fortunately, the locals guided us to the right place.

Thursday, 9/10/09

We took the tour of Graceland! Unbelievable as to how many people wanted to see Graceland. Elvis makes more money dead. Simply amazing!

The picture of the little house is Elvis's birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi. The remaining pictures were taken at Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.