Sunday, November 22, 2009

11/16/09-11/19/09 – Walking in Memphis…West Memphis, AR

After a cold, windy, wet and long (7+hours) drive from Richardson, TX, we arrived in West Memphis, AR. West Memphis is located across the Mississippi River from Memphis, TN. Situated at the intersection of two of the most travelled interstate highways, Interstates 40 and 55, the city possesses a high crime rate. Notable residents of West Memphis include B.B. King and Sid Eudy (better known as Sid Vicious).

Although the motto of West Memphis is “Beautiful from every direction”, there was nothing all too beautiful about our extended stay there. A cancellation at one of our venues brought us to this city for a few days. Even though it is located close to Memphis, TN, lack of funds and our cumbersome, impossible-to-park van/trailer combo prevented us from visiting and enjoying this neighboring city. Several of our rooms had bloody sheets on the beds (yuck!) and housekeeping did not clean our room once during our three-day stay.

Our days in West Memphis were spent either in understudy rehearsals or channel surfing. Sadly, our hotel did not have the Bravo Channel, which only intensified the ennui experienced by me and my roommate, Jimmy.

We did, however, have two great dining experiences during our stay. First, at Jim Neely’s Interstate BBQ in Memphis, TX, where the ribs and chicken were not only delicious, but also Flintstone-sized; next, at Margaritas in West Memphis, where both the food and drinks were delectable.





We eagerly departed West Memphis, AR, bound for the Bluegrass State.

Next stop – the Luther F. Carson Center for Performing Arts in Paducah, KY. Until the next adventure…

Ciao!
XOXO-
Janine

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