Day 16 Tuesday 6/22/10 - Birmingham AL to Memphis TN

Had a nice day of travel. Went thru Alabamba, Mississippi and into Memphis. As we came into Mississippi we stopped off at the Welcome center. I have never seen a more beautiful center. The country side of Mississippi is just beautiful. Someone told me years ago how ugly Mississippi was but it is not. While in Mississippi we stopped off at Elivs Presley's birthplace. His home is very tiny, and also on the property was the tiny Assembly of God church. We didn't buy a ticket as it was $12 ea. and didn't need to see the inside of a 3 room house. Jonny found a old man that worked there and talked to him for a while. He told us of a place Elvis used to eat at called Johnny's Burgers. We had lunch there and the hamburgers (not that great) were $1.19. Cost more for the Pepsi than the hamburger. Jonny actually bought himself a Johnny's Burger shirt.

Got into Memphis and found the temple which wasn't that easy to find. So glad we have a gps, Seems like most of the temples we have visited are in remote upscale neighborhoods. Since we got in early (3:00) we got a hotel (got $20 off with a coupon) and did a load of laundry. The clothes in the laundry bag were so hot and all wet. A couple of our white clothes had to be thrown out as they were getting mold on them. Did 2 loads of laundry now I am set for another week.

Went to the temple and 7:00 (only session on Tuesday nights) and met some really nice people again. When I went to put my temple clothes on they were soaking wet. They were finally dry by the time the session was over but they smell. It was 9:30 when we went for dinner at Charley's and had the best fish and chips I have ever eaten. I only ate a small portion as I wanted to enjoy them tomorrow. Jonny had potato soap and a cesear salad and great rolls.
I thinki today was the hottest ever at 10;00 it was 94 and no rain only humidity. Yuck!!!