Tennessee>Texas

As mentioned in the previous post, we braved the cross country trip and moved out west. So this is just be a brief overview and the things we thought were worth stopping at, if you're ever in those areas. There's a couple different routes to go, but because we started in Atlanta, these were routed for us. The first few were pretty boring, and the last few were cool at first (but after hours of driving through, made us lose our minds a little bit). I will say, I think everyone should do this journey- it really makes you realize how incredibly different each state really is, they feel like mini countries! 

ATL>Memphis:I have been to a lot of Tennessee, but I have yet to venture to Memphis. Probably won't go back, but it is the place where my first love Elvis resided aka Graceland (seriously- whenever I'd play house when I was little he was my husband). We also stopped by Sun studio for my studio guy, where Johnny Cash, Elvis, etc., recorded. (I really did enjoy all the history learned on this trip). And that's about it.. and this cool coffee shop we found called bluff city coffee. Their coffee/breakfast sandwich was amaze and their scones looked dreamy but being obvious foodies we had to save up for other places-stayed strong. The street this shop was on looked like it had some fun-potential, with trolleys and such (it was called Main Street after all). Above: random flag party in an ally. I appreciate those details.     

Memphis>Arkansas:
We just passed through, stopping around the Little Rock sign and walking through the cute downtown part to at least get an idea. I had this delish strawberry/basil handmade Popsicle from le pops. The town was nice and clean, while having a southern feel to it. Randy found out there was an "attraction" called the big dam bridge that seemed popular and fun to say for him , so we decided to check that out. I have a height issue, so my choice to walk the bridge was a sacrificial one-but worth it if you're into dams, etc. 

              


Arkansas>Oklahoma: 
We arrived in Oklahoma pretty late, and it was a last minute we- need-to-get-off-this-road stay. The area where the awful tornado's had just blown through almost exactly a month prior wasn't too far, and decided to get a glimpse. It definitely made it seem real and not just something that happened far away.. another reminder to make every day count while we're here. Also it's obvious that while it has been a month, people there are still needing help, even if it's not getting coverage.(This is a great site for resources on how to do that if interested).  

Oklahoma>Texas:

To end this mid-west tour on a lighter note, we'll move on to Texas. We didn't really stop, except to get some his & hers essentials of M&Ms & Beef Jerky to make it through the last leg. And a picture with the state sign (it was our half-wayish point), and Randy's still convinced he heard rattle snakes right where I had originally jumped out..I think that's just how Texas sounds. Anyways, Texas is great, but the highway was a little tiring. 

 

Next up: a short route66 clip, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and LA- get excited.