Thursday morning we went to have a look at the River Museum - which was part of the Mud Island River Park - on the shores of the Mississippi - Memphis!
It was the most interesting museum - we could have spent hours there. We all thought the most impressive exhibit was the life size reconstruction of the front half of a river boat and we got to walk through it!
Outside on the ground there was a scale sized model of the Mississippi River from source to sea including both the land and river reliefs. The kids were more interested in paddling in the water. Certainly a wow factor if you actually know the river. The marina was nearby and the poles holding the pontoons were 15 meters high to cater for the fluctuating heights of the river.
Drove on to Tupelo, MS in the afternoon and stayed the night. Jimmy dropped in and we caught up with Jim's son. Lesley introduced me to 'Pier 1 Imports' shop.......
Might I add that the car is NOT full yet!
How are you going to get all that shopping home??? Have just been updating myself on your latest adventures. Sounds like you're having a fabulous time!Chris would have loved the Jack D. tour and I would have loved the Graceland tour. How much time do you have left? I am also following my sister's adventures in Europe and am starting to feel envious of all these travellers!
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