On the road!

We left Knoxville yesterday morning and arrived in Menphis by early evening (56mph average!).
Today, Graceland in the morning - much smaller than expected... But an interesting insight into "The King" and his peculiar tastes. Weather still too hot for humans but much air conditioning available. Daisy Bear duly photographed in front of the welcome sign - see her on FB,
On then to Texarkana (never heard of it? Neither had I!) on the border of Arkansas and Texas (whence the name). Even the post office has a half in each state!
In the evening, we went looking for dinner along the local pike and, fincing nothing - Sunday night - we ended up in the city center, It was deserted, ("I went to Philadelphia but it was closed"). We had almost decided to return to a Pizza Something when we spotted a noisy restaurant / cool joint / tavern. There we met some people on the terrace who had been in Bath recently and visited the abbey! There ensued a very pleasant couple of hours of conversation and really nice food. Thank heaven for heathen restauranteurs who open on Sunday night.
Tomorrow Abilene, as in cowboy films... Then hopefully on to the back roads to Roswell. If you hear nothing more from us, assume we have been abducted by some passing aliens...
Kath:  I also enjoyed Graceland. It wasn't anywhere near over the top as I had assumed it would be, he bought it as a family home in 1957 and that's really what it is - yes, there are lots of chandeliers but his kitchen for instance was very ordinary.  I had heard of Texarcana because I think there's a song about it.  Onwards to Abilene!! I'm enjoying the driving which I must admit, I was a little apprehensive about.