Day 21: Elvis is in the building!

I'm going to Graceland
Graceland
In Memphis Tennessee
I'm going to Graceland
Poorboys and Pilgrims with families

But I've reason to believe
We will be received
In Graceland
 Paul Simon

545 Miles
Tennessee to Arkansas to Oklahoma

Up early with anticipation and a desire to arrive at our destination before the oppressive heat and the crowds.  Graceland!  We arrived before it opened, which got us in the first tour on the first shuttle bus.  Perfect.  I was really impressed by the place.  It's run like a well-oiled machine -- very organized, and everything presented very respectfully.  The rooms in the mansion are recreated really well, and the awards, costumes,  and accolades are presented tastefully.  Another potentially tacky place that exceeded expectations!

Note Mimi's Sea Bands.  She was ready in case she got "All Shook Up"!

 After Graceland, we just drove, drove, drove.  We arrived in Weatherford, OK (No waving wheat, but a threatening storm ahead.  Mimi was making tornado survival plans!), tired and hungry (common theme?).  We asked the girl at the front desk if there was somewhere nearby with good food.  She saw us looking at a "menu" (mimeographed, black and white sheet of paper), and said, "Luigi's looks real nice on the menu, but don't worry.  It ain't.  It's real affordable."  Unfortunately, after driving through town, Luigi's was closed :( .
On to New Mexico tomorrow.  When we figured out we were taking a more southern route, we realized we might go through New Mexico.  The change of plans is going to take us by Michelle Ronga's.  We're really looking forward to seeing her.

p.s.  We've been largely "off the grid" except for updating the blog when we have Internet access.  It's been pretty easy, except when we get the occasional call (today from both Mimi's mom and my mom) making sure we're still alive, because we haven't been heard from!  I must say though, that I was really happy tonight to get the first "Housewives" fix I've had in more than 3 weeks!!

p.p.s.  We've listened to Carole King's autobiography over the last 2 days.  Mostly interesting and insightful, but it could use some serious editing.  Do we really need an entire chapter about subways?