Day 1 to New Orleans
May 5, 2024 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
First day of my trip around the deep South. A 4.05pm flight to New Orleans (approx 10 hrs), pick up the car - a Beast, the Ford Expedition and head to our hotel - The Radisson at Metairie, an area ofRead more
Cafe Du Monde
May 6–7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Day two in the centre of New Orleans. Headed around the harbour and french quarter. A must stop is coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde then a walk around the French Quarter. Lunch at Fat Boys Pizza!
Tipsy Trumpet
May 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Dinner on Bourbon Street at the Tipsey Trumpet. Great live music and Gumbo.
Paddle Steamer Natchez
May 7–9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Trip along the Mississippi on the Natchez paddle steamer with a jazz band.
Cafe Beignet
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Coffee and cake at Cafe Beignet near the boat then a walk through downtown New Orleans taking in the entertainment.
Stanton Hall
May 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Drive up from New Orleans to Natchez, a sleepy little town on the Mississippi. In the early 1800's had more millionaires than anywhere else in the world thanks to Cotton and Slavery! A visit toRead more
Sunset Natchez
May 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
5 minutes from the Hotel - dinner at The Camp then outside for sunset across the Mississippi.
Jackson
May 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Long drive from Natchez to Memphis today. Stopped at Brent's drugs, a classic diner on route. Strawberry Shake and apple pie mmmm.
Beale St
May 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Arrived at Beale Street around lunch time. Burger at Alfred's then a walk around to soak up the atmosphere. Back this evening.
Blues City Cafe
May 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Bowl of Chilli and an iced tea at the Blues City Cafe at the top of Beale St.
Graceland
May 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Tour of Elvis home.
Elvis Car Collection
May 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A collection of 30 cars in the museum owned by Elvis including the pink cadillac.
Aircraft
May 11, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A walk around the private aircraft.
Grand Ole Opry
May 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Tour of the Opry taking in the backstage areas. Very interesting history of country tour and been on the stage in the famous circle.
Honky Tonk Highway
May 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
A walk round the music district in downtown Nashville.
Johnny Cash Bar & BBQ
May 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Legendary bar just off Broadway.
Johnny Cash Museum
May 13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The legend. Then lunch at the Sun Diner.
