We stopped at Ryman Auditorium where the Grand Ole Opry was in residence from 1943-1974. It closed when the new Opry House opened. After laying idle for years it was restored and reopened in 1994 for tours during the day and concerts at night. The day we were there they were setting up for a Loretta Lynn concert that evening. This picture was taken from the balcony.
The country Music Hall of Fame was our next destination. We were given an hour and a half but could have spent many hours exploring all the displays on three floors. Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about country music could be found there. There were so many costumes on display and areas where you could hear the stars' recordings. We were amazed with the Silver Dollar Convertible, Elvis' gold Cadillac and gold piano.
It was impossible to get a picture of the Hall of Fame on the inside because it was so large. But it was very impressive to see. This is the outside of the building. The cylindrical shape of the rotunda depicts water towers and grain silos found in rural settings of TN. The four disc-shaped tiers on the roof represent the evolution of recording technology: the 78, the vinyl LP, the 45, and the compact disc. We were impressed with how well country music was depicted throughout the building.
After leaving Nashville we drove through western TN, a short distance in KY, and into MO. Even though we drove through St. Louis in early afternoon, there was lots of traffic. One lane was closed so traffic had to merge. Dan did a remarkable job maneuvering through the five lanes of traffic. The Gateway Arch by the Mississippi River was an impressive sight.
The drive through MO was mostly flat with farms and fields on both sides of the road. We drove through the southwest corner of IA and into NE.
After spending Sunday at a campground in Waco, NE we left for WY Monday morning. The drive through NE was more of the same scenery. We passed farmhouses, silos, and miles and miles and miles of fields with bales of hay, a few clumps of trees and some cattle sprinkled here and there. All along the roads were irrigation systems consisting of tubes to carry water and wheels to move along the ground. It was fascinating to watch them in action.
Yesterday when we stopped for a break we discovered that the power off the house batteries were not working. Dan has been troubleshooting and talking to the manufacturer and RV tech. We're hoping the solution will not bee too difficult, but at this time we're not sure. We hope to have an answer today.
So far we have traveled 2287 miles and have a little over 500 to go. We have reservations at a campground in Yellowstone for Friday and Saturday, check into our spot on Sunday, and start training Monday. The weather has been sunny and beautiful with highs in the 70's and lows in the 50's. We changed time zones yesterday and are now two hours behind eastern time.
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