Memphis: Day 3

Given that Day 2 was super busy (and expensive), we decided to take it easy on Day 3 and researched some cheaper things to do around the city.

Right outside our hotel door was a trolley pick up stop. At only $1 per person, it was the best deal in town. Amelia loved riding it and putting her money in the machine as we got in the trolley. And to top it off, each trolley we saw was a different color--which our little rainbow girl loved!

Jason and Amelia doing the trolley thing.

We decided to take the trolley to the Peabody Hotel to see the famous ducks! At 11 AM everyday, these little guys take the elevator down from their Royal Duck Palace on the roof to the lobby of the hotel. They walk the red carpet and then get into the fountain (using steps of course) and swim around until 5 pm. At that time, they get out of the fountain and return to the elevator and up to their Palace.

(As a side note, you may notice that EVERY picture of Amelia from our trip shows her wearing a dress. That is all she would pack for the trip and has basically refused to wear anything other than a dress or skirt without throwing an enormous fit).

Amelia at the famous Peabody fountain where the ducks swim

Myself and Henry (or at least his legs) at the fountain

The duck master giving some background of the hotel and the ducks.

killing time waiting for the little guys

the main attraction--right on schedule!

Amelia and a duck. This particular duck was showering under one of the fountain streams. Amelia thought that was hilarious!

After a trip to the souvenir shop (where Amelia scored a fancy duck necklace), we headed out in search of some lunch. We had read about Huey's online--a restaurant that was supposed to be kid friendly AND have the best burgers in town. It did not disappoint. Poor Henry passed out on my chest while we were waiting for our food. I thought I could hold him AND eat, but the poor little guy kept getting bits of food dropped on his head. So, on went the napkin and Jason thought it necessary to document the moment with a picture.


As you can see in the background, at Huey's they encourage you to write on the walls of the restaurant. Amelia had a very hard time understanding this concept and would not write on the wall until I did it first.

After a trolley ride back to the hotel we all napped. Later, Jason took Amelia for a dip in the pool while we waited for Henry to awake. Not wanting to miss out on Memphis BBQ, we gave Central BBQ a try. Good stuff (although I got a salad)!

Amelia had a minor meltdown that night when we mentioned it would be our last night there (apparently she didn't think we were leaving---ever!). Although, I think the tears were more about missing the pool than anything else....