Posts Tagged ‘Memphis’
Admiring the Mighty Mississippi
The Mississippi River has long captured the imagination of Americans. It’s played a central role in American literature and films, and it physically divides the American east from the west. I’ve crossed over it numerous times in my life – on long cross-country drives, but it never fails to impress. The Mississippi flows from it…
Read MoreThe Duck March at Memphis’ historic Peabody Hotel
Years ago, as a kid, I visited Memphis’ historic hotel, The Peabody. I was fascinated by its twice daily Duck March. So when I was planning a road trip with my younger son, I decided to make a stop in Memphis, Tennessee with a stay at the Peabody, and a chance to see the Duck…
Read MoreOn The Road Again…
For my travel-loving family and me, these past years have been depressing. Last summer, my youngest son and I went to see my mom in the US. My son needed to go to sprints training in Texas, and instead of flying, he asked if we could road trip from Washington, DC to Texas, making plenty…
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