A last stroll through Memphis. Before hitting the road, we went for a walk downtown and near the Mississippi River. One thing about Memphis..there are so many old timey signs. Cool throwback! Plus we had no idea we were so close to Arkansas and that Arkansas does not border Kansas.
Onward to Little Rock, Arkansas
Just 2 hours from Memphis we head to the Clinton Presidential Library. But look!! A roadside stop not to miss. A 1936 round top filling station to the stars of the era in Sherwood, Arkansas. It appeared that there is a curfew for juveniles there in Sherwood as well. More investigating on that required.
Clinton Presidential Library
Who greets us at the door to the Clinton Library? Joy Galbraith…. not sure if Susan is the northern branch of Galbraiths and Joy the southern but since the name is not that common we had a photo op of course. Plus, Joy directed Susan specifically to the metal detector to make sure “Galbraiths weren’t packin'”.
The library was also surprisingly emotional…we had heard this from a fellow traveler and found it to be true for us too. Here is a President Clinton quote we liked:
“We must return to the principle that if we give ordinary people equal opportunity, quality education, and a fair shot at the American dream, they will do extraordinary things.”
We found the Lost 40 Brewery around the corner from our hotel and ordered every appetizer on the menu along with the local brew. Yum!!
Good night, Little Rock. Spa time tomorrow. Hot Springs, AR here we come.