We hit the road early, there is nothing really to see between Nashville and Memphis, again just scooting down the interstates between 75 and 80 mph, at times still being overtaken like I was standing still. I like those drivers, they attract all the police attention. Hit Memphis about midday and headed straight to Gracelands. I should not have been surprised at how busy it was. They must make a fortune out of this place, 47.50 per person. The parking and booking ...

Across the road from where we are staying is the "Grand Old Opry", a very famous Nashville concert hall. Next to it is Opryland Shopping Centre with a massive Outdoor Centre in front of the shopping centre, Karen beelined for the shops and I made for the outdoor centre. Outside was heaps of fishing boats and ATVs. I think I have found a new toy, an Artic Cat Wildcat (see photos). This would be so much fun. As you walk inside the sports store, the entrance looks l...

Today we are travelling through Alabama and on to Tennessee. Shame I didn't get a photo but crossing from Louisiana to Alabama is a huge sign "Sweet Home Alabama". Would have been good to get a shot next to it. Reading articles about Alabama we worked out there was another NASA site about 40k off the main interstate. It is the Marshall Space Flight Centre located in Huntsville Alabama. We decided to head off the highway and have a visit. The difference with this ...