Turrell

Hernando de Soto Bridge

Memphis Pyramid

Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid

The Memphis Pyramid was originally built as a sports arena in 1991. Today, it houses a Bass Pro Shops megastore, a hotel, and more.

Paradise isn't quite what I expected it to me

Looking up

Waiting for the $10 elevator ride to the top

A steampunk-themed bar and restaurant atop the pyramid

The observation deck offers fabulous views

Crystal Shrine Grotto

Memorial Park Cemetery

In the middle of Memphis' Memorial Park Cemetery is a cave -- a man-made cave. The cave is the creation of folk artist Dionicio Rodrigues. The interior of the cave is filled with paintings and sculpture from a variety of artists depicting the life of Christ.

Abraham's Oak

Inside Abraham's Oak

Inside the cave

The Nativity

Zacchaeus Up A Tree

The Transfiguration

The Last Supper

Christ in Gethsemane

The Crucifixion

The Resurrection

The Exit

Velvet Elvis

The velvet Elvis painting in the hotel lobby suggests we might be in Memphis.

And the 'merica adds an extra special touch.

Ribs?

That doesn't look like ribs.

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

Before we went to Memphis, several people told me I must visit Rendezvous for ribs.

We walked around the block a couple times and failed to find the restaurant at the address provided by Google maps. Sophia said she thought she saw it in an alley. Sure enough. It is in an alley -- an alley bearing the name of the restaurant.

It doesn't look like much from outside.

Inside the door, we're greeted by stairs.

And, we found a restaurant at the top of the stairs. 

We're asked to wait by the bar for a table.

I wanted a beer, but a whole case is way beyond my limit.

After a very short wait, we're led to a table.

We place our orders for ribs and brisket, and wait.

Shortly later, the food is served.  

The rubbed ribs, the brisket, the beans, and the slaw were all delicious.  

This place may be world famous, but it has retained the atmosphere and quality food of a good barbecue joint. 

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