Weekend in Memphis

Arriving late on Friday, Sandra and I had a low-key first evening in our visit to Memphis. Well-rested, we set out for a busy Saturday. Our first stop was the Peabody Hotel, noted for a rather fowl activity. At 11am and 5:30 every day, a set of wild ducks is led from the rooftop to fountain in the lobby.

And it's a big deal. We arrived about 10 minutes early and most of the good viewing areas were already two deep. I found a decent view on the second floor, but unprepared for the speed of the entrance. The ducks leave an elevator and head straight to their destination. It's not like the slow saunter of the local Canadian geese. No, the ducks quick-step across the red carpet to the fountain and dive into the water. In low light and far away, I couldn't snap any useful photos, though, after all the ducks entered, the area opened up and we were able to approach the fountain.



A Peabody Duck

Having tackled one Memphis tradition, we were ready for an even more well known locale, Beale Street.