Day 91 on the Mississippi River

September 5, 2022

Monday

LMM 736  Memphis

1559 miles completed

I took a zero day today.

I slept until about 7 o’clock. Then I got up and took a shower and went through my regular morning routine. I enjoyed the complementary breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

The hotel has free laundry. But there was no laundry detergent to be had. So I went out for a walk to find a grocery store. After about an hour I finally found laundry detergent at the Walgreens. I went back to the hotel and did my laundry.

I had a nice salad for lunch in the hotel restaurant. Then I went back to my room and started preparing for the fantasy football draft. The draft started at 2 o’clock. According to my grade, I didn’t do very well. Yahoo gave me a grade of C.

After a nice nap, I rode the trolley to Beale Street. I walked the two blocks of Beale Street, had a beer at one bar, listened to a real good street musician playing saxophone, and finally settled on BB King’s club. There was a $10 cover, but I got my moneys worth. They had a three-piece band called “Memphis Jones“. they played blues, early rock ‘n’ roll, and ZZ Top. They gave a comprehensive history of rock ‘n’ roll. I also had some delicious ribs with slaw and baked beans.

I can say I really got what I came for.

I was back at the hotel before dark. I must get my rest so I will be good for more paddling tomorrow