After spending last night in Winona, Mississippi (about 100 miles south of Memphis) it was on to New Orleans. If there was one regret I might have it would be that I didn’t spend the night in Memphis when I had the chance. I got there and couldn’t find a decent hotel room that was reasonably priced. Its almost comical at times when you call some of these Hotels and ask for a rate. They will give you a price quote of say $449 + tax.(that’s obviously an extreme example). That being said, its happened more than a couple times. The flip side to that story is, three different occasions I have asked to see the hotel room before I decided to stay there because It looked like the room might have some issues. Two of those times I decided against getting the room. The most recent was Saturday night in Memphis. $129 + tax. Thank you Lord for giving me the wisdom to ask to see the room. LOL. So what did I do? I decided to drive to Winona, Mississippi. There was a single room available, I was tired, It was getting dark. You know how this story ends right?… Yes I got the room”. $49. Not a good room(understatement). They were not even worthy of a “1 star”. Do you know how bad you have to be to not even get a freekin star!!! If you get a Star on Hollywood Blvd. that’s a big deal. If you get one in the hotel business its time to consider shutting your doors. I’m just saying. 🙂 That being said I felt lucky to have a place to lay my head down for the night. You can’t put a price on seeing some of these small towns.
Tomorrow I’m going to The Ninth ward, described as the easternmost downriver portion of the city. That should say everything(remember Hurricane Katrina). I was told not to go there.
A word about Bourbon St. After doing The River Walk, I made my way over to the Famous Street(or streets as it were). It has a similar feeling to Broadway St. in Nashville in that all of these bars with live music are fighting for your business. The music coming out is loud. If its not your thing just keep moving. Eventually you’ll hear what you want to hear. Kinda like life in some ways I guess.
I’ll probably stay in New Orleans another day and then off to Texas.
Thanks -John Kelly
Partner.. I have read all your posts and you do a great job writing!! I’m dead serious! You have a gift of making readers feel like they were there with you. Just the right amount of detail!! When this journey is complete you will have to write a book☘. Maybe titled ” The ultimate year ” kinda catchy!! You are keeping a journal with your posts so it will be very useful when you write your best seller!! Keep up the great work and you’re in our thoughts and prayers! Safe travels and God bless!!
Thanks Miguel!
In today’s world a $49 room isn’t more than a roof a bed and a shower. Hang in there.
I’m glad I experienced it though Pa!