Last Friday I went on my very first road trip! Even though it was only for one night, it was 36 hours of good times shared with good friends. We ventured down to Memphis, Tennessee, the home of the king, Elvis Presley (hopefully you've made the connection with the title of this blog now and realised I am not in love). Driving through midwest country isn't the most exciting thing in terms of the view but crazy songs, conversation about our different homes and a lunch stop at a redneck McDonalds makes it worthwhile.
After dinner on the famous Beale St, I watched my very first NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks and we won! And when I say we, I mean the Grizzlies. The free flag at the entrance door was enough persuasion to gain my support. We were lucky enough to stay at the DoubleTree Hilton for an amazing price, courtesy of Sanjay's mum and devoured the buffet breakfast the next morning. It was one of those times when you become so excited that you consume your daily intake within half an hour. So we decided to make use of the calories and found a putt putt park. After that it was on to Graceland, where Elvis lived. Decked out in our audio guides and with cameras glued to our hands, we played the part of the overzealous tourist.
Did you know Elvis bought his first house at 21, and his second house at 22? By his standards I should have bought a house by now. On the drive home, we stopped at the Outback Steakhouse for lols - toilets labelled "Sheilas" and "Blokes" and a dessert special called "Chocolate Thunder from Down Under".
Besides Memphis, it's been business as usual. Studying, walking due to lack of a car, gymming, trivia night (free food as usual), another birthday (Or's 23rd), going to a party in the basement of the building next door, watching the new James Bond movie and so on.
After dinner on the famous Beale St, I watched my very first NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks and we won! And when I say we, I mean the Grizzlies. The free flag at the entrance door was enough persuasion to gain my support. We were lucky enough to stay at the DoubleTree Hilton for an amazing price, courtesy of Sanjay's mum and devoured the buffet breakfast the next morning. It was one of those times when you become so excited that you consume your daily intake within half an hour. So we decided to make use of the calories and found a putt putt park. After that it was on to Graceland, where Elvis lived. Decked out in our audio guides and with cameras glued to our hands, we played the part of the overzealous tourist.
Did you know Elvis bought his first house at 21, and his second house at 22? By his standards I should have bought a house by now. On the drive home, we stopped at the Outback Steakhouse for lols - toilets labelled "Sheilas" and "Blokes" and a dessert special called "Chocolate Thunder from Down Under".
Besides Memphis, it's been business as usual. Studying, walking due to lack of a car, gymming, trivia night (free food as usual), another birthday (Or's 23rd), going to a party in the basement of the building next door, watching the new James Bond movie and so on.
Edouard told me we were getting a Kia Rio. Turns out it was a Chevy.
At our McDonalds pitstop. We all laughed for a good 5 minutes after taking this photo.... (I won't explain why)
Beale Street.
The game - I zoomed in on this shot. We were actually about 5 rows from the roof.
Dinner!
Our live entertainment at dinner.
Outside the stadium - FedEx Forum
Charlotte and I going for the Grizzlies!
Putt Putt - Charlotte and Edouard are both golfers, so needless to say who won our mini golf tournament.
Having a go at the batting cages - coordination optional
Elvis' mansion - Graceland
The pool room
Apparently even Elvis had one of these!
The King
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