Freeways, Freedom and Fireworks continued

And we're off again! Nothing like a fourth of July roadtrip....alone! Steve had to travel on the bus with the team. I was left to follow in the rental car. I set out around 8:30 for my five hour trip to Jackson, MS.



I was so happy at the start of my drive.

While Steve was fast asleep on his bus trip I decided to make a slight detour. I did some quick research on the old iPhone and found a place to stop for coffee in Memphis! I got off the highway and the exit lead me past the riverfront and steamboats. Score!



I followed the directions and found myself on the cutest city street. There is even a trolley that goes through!



The coffee shop was named bluff city coffee. It was a really cute place and there were locals inside enjoying breakfast. They even cell their own coffee. The place had a real urban feel to it. A little rock n roll even, well I was in Memphis.



I got a large iced latte yummmm

The street was so cute I decided to keep exploring. I came across this gem: Franks south main deli and market.

I met the owner Adam inside. He was so friendly!!! He explained to me that they smoke in house all their meat (turkey ham) for their sandwiches. It was a little to early for a sandwich but I think I will be stopping on my way home! I picked up some breakfast bars and Adam gave me a free reusable shopping bag!

This deli is great. Adam even personally delivers all orders!!!

Most shops on the street were closed for the holiday so I called Steve on my way back to the highway and told him we need to stop there.
Then I was back on the highway!! Only 20 minutes and I was in Mississippi!!!! I wish I could say some interesting things about the next four hours but.....

This is pretty much what it looked like. One awesome thing that happened: after getting gas I got back on the highway the wrong way and the next exit was 12 miles away!!!!! Awful!

The first sign of life came 20 minutes outside Jackson. A big Nissan plant. I was so excited to have something other than trees to look at!

Finally I made it to our hotel. It's the holiday inn right across from the field (Trustmark park, home of the Mississippi Braves!). Our hotel is very chic. Check out the lobby.

The room even has a mini kitchen. Steve helped me unload the food (were on a budget).

Then we relaxed!
Steve went to the field. I took a nap then did yoga then went to the game. It was a sold out crowd!! Very fun time!

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