Came to Memphis to visit my cousin, Nancy and her husband, Tim. They have lived here 22 years. Saturday they took us on a tour all over Memphis. Nice to have locals show us the sights, everywhere from the waterfront, to Beale Street, the birthplace of rock n' roll and the blues, to an Asian/ Jewish Museum.
Waterfront- Statue of Tom Lee. In 1925 he was in his fishing boat. He saw a ship capsize. Even tho he couldn't swim he rescued 35 people, taking a few at a time to shore and then back to the ship. Even tho he was black, he didn't hesitate at all to rescue those white people. being 1925, I doubt it. I wonder if the tables were turned would that have happened. They built a sculpture to honor him.
Nancy and Tim, my first cousins
Statue, Amazing details
It was very cold
Beale Street, the birthplace of rock n' roll and the blues. A must see in Memphis
2nd best place to eat in Memphis, according to Tim
best place to eat in Memphis, bar none, according to Tim
General store has been open over 100 years
Inside store, original counter
Nancy and Tim took us to one of the hidden treasures of Memphis, an Asian/Jewish museum. Strange combination. Beautiful pieces
Jade Examples
Ivory, amazing details
Close up of the picture above
Rosewood bed made in 1644
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