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The Cruise--Details

I didn't include more details in the prior "The Cruise" post for two reasons. 1)  I didn't think anyone would be interested; and 2)  This trip didn't include much of the normal topics:  good beer, good coffee or John-style travel. But there are details, which may be useful to some people contemplating how such a trip is put together. On the first day of the trip, we drove three hours to pick up my mother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  At 85, she isn't comfortable driving for long distances and hadn't flown for many years. We then drove 3 1/2 more hours to Chicago, where we checked into the Wyndham, where you can get a room that includes the cost of parking for up to 12 days.   We were up early on the hotel shuttle to O'Hare, where we then boarded the a non-stop American Airlines flight to New Orleans. Here, we checked into a Hampton Inn near the port.  My mother was pretty tired, so Julia and I went out for a Cajun dinner and live music.   Rememberi...
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May 28-29

Our stay at the Music City Embassy Suites was outstanding: views of the city from the 8th floor, walking distance to many attractions, and great wheelchair accessibility. However, the weather did not cooperate.



There were a few breaks in the rain, and we took full advantage. On Monday, we walked about 30 minutes to the honkeytonk bars that line the streets for about three solid blocks.

At the first bar, we stood at the door and looked in to see if there was room for our motley crew. The singer on stage called us out to come in to a nearby open table. The country music and the beer was good. Although the band didn’t know any Townes Van Zandt, they did fulfill my request with an old Johnny Cash tune from the Folsom Prison album.


Monday night, Julia and I walked over to the Parthenon replica at a park near Vanderbilt University.


On Tuesday, we all walked downtown to view the state capitol and other state government buildings.


After all of that hard work, Justin was ready for a hot dog, and we were ready for a beer. The Nashville farmers market provided the perfect respite from the rain.


I was drinking a Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA, which might be the best IPA that I have had this year.

The rain continued that afternoon and evening, although we did sneak out for some Ben and Jerry’s ice cream between showers.

Next up: Lexington, Kentucky.
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