Memphis- The Home of Elvis
A memorable day for this very excited group as we made our way to Graceland, the home of Elvis. We put on our headphones as we listened to the incredible life of this iconic star. We couldn't believe that we were stood in his actual home and the rooms were perfectly untouched. 
The Meditation Garden where the gravestones of Elvis, his parents and younger brother were on display and were so beautifully kept. A special and peaceful moment was spent here. 
His car and motorbike collection was vast. We loved looking at all his costumes and memorabilia from his films. Another great moment was seeing his gold and platinum selling albums on display.
The music was blasting down the streets from the bars and restaurants. We stopped and listened to the fabulous live music. We couldn't resist a little dance too. The infamous BB King's provided us with a delicious meal and the soulful tunes were the perfect accompaniment to a wonderful evening. 
More brilliant music by a fantastic Elvis tribute act. The highlight being meeting Elvis's cousin who was also there watching the performance. How lucky were we!
We felt like rock stars visiting Sun Studio's as we stood in the same spot where Elvis recorded his first ever song, using the exact same microphone too.
We covered every inch of Memphis Zoo seeing so many different animals. It was a first for many of us to see a Panda up close. The cheeky Orang-utans were showing off to their audience making us laugh. We treated ourselves to a delicious ice cream to finish off a perfect day. 
It was the most beautiful day for a walk in the glorious sunshine along the famous Mississippi River. We spotted the old fashioned style paddle steamers and 'Rock n Roll' inspired statues.
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