A Nostalgic Trip

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Brother Bob and wife Beth invited me to go along with them to West Tennessee where they were seeing several people. Since the recent hurricane destroyed the interstate in several places, we took back roads through the mountains. Bob took a photo of Beth and me at an overlook.

The trees were gorgeous, and we recorded and drank in their beauty.

We were still smiling at the end of the day. I tended to take photos when we ate, where I could see my companion’s faces.

Bob and Beth

We had barbecue the next two days, first outside Memphis.

The second time was in Memphis, not far from where Bob and I went to college.

Disregard the pickle in the photo. I don’t think it belongs, no matter how much you like pickles. Memphis supposedly has the best pulled pork sandwiches in the mid-South.

The college campus is beautiful. I took a photo of the building that had been the library when I was there. Now a tree photo-bombs it.

The first tower was built and dedicated while I was a student in the early 60’s. It shows up better from a distance where the trees don’t dominate it.

Sixty years after graduating, I didn’t see many things in Memphis that looked familiar. We didn’t linger, but headed to the town where Bob and I grew up.

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I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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  2. Was that Corky’s?! And Rhodes? We enjoyed Memphis a lot when we first moved here in 2003, but it has been a while since we’ve been. Love the photo with the mountain and tree backdrop! Just gorgeous.

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  4. Looks like a great time. And it’s so great seeing your beautiful smile. Love how you write (you know that) – but particularly related to nature and “drank in their beauty.” Wonderful.

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    1. The fall colors were good when we headed west, but they were spectacular on the way back. I’m guessing it’s about peak time right now. Thanks for reading what I write and being so supportive.

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  8. So sorry you didn’t let us know you would be in Ripley. We could have gotten some classmates together.

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  10. How nice traveling with family and visiting familiar stomping grounds from years past.
    Your old alma mater looks regal with its tall tower. The meals look delicious – how nice you found a few places to indulge your BBQ craving!

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    1. I’m really lucky that I go to several good BBQ places in Waynesville.

      The college has its own quarry, so all the buildings match. There are probably twice as many buildings as there were when we were there.

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      1. That’s unique having its own quarry and I like that idea of all the buildings matching. I hope they continue to do that as new buildings go up. You are lucky to enjoy BBQ meals anytime – some of the local places you and the family go always looked delicious.

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  11. So beautiful trip with your brother & his wife. Lovely all photos. Nice sharing you Student memories. it’s so great seeing your beautiful smile. It’s so nice to travel with family, especially barbeque lovers.

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  13. Wonderful trip shared with people precious to you. You all look so happy and the nature pictures are gorgeous. Would you believe I have travelled this are in Tennessee and was enchanted. 😊.

    Miriam

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