Day 2

9/4/08 - Memphis, TN We left the KOA in Elk City, OK this morning "early for real". Even Bacon was wondering what was going on (see pic below). Traveling East on I-40, we got to watch the sunrise (pic to the left). It was most awesome!!! (Sadly we are still getting the hang of taking pictures while the RV is jarred and swayed by every bump in the road--and on I-40 through OK, there are PLENTY of bumps) There were a lot of clouds, so we didn't see the sun fully emerge, but what we could see was quite beautiful. The sun did not come out again until we were passing through Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, it happened at the most inopportune time--during rush hour traffic! We drove along Tinker AFB on the Eastern edge of the city and continued on across the state. We saw several wind-power farms across the state, very nice to see--although we did not get pics. Ran into a few light rain showers...only mist really. The day did not contain any cultural enhancement points, just driving. We found that the I-40 road conditions in OK were not "OK". We would cruise along nicely on smooth highway for miles, then apparently out of no where, the roads became pitted and cracked for several miles. Overall, we found OK along I-40 to be a pleasant and scenic drive. Arkansas was apparently very serious about litter; the signs posted would make one worry, if exhaling was considered pollution. We think that our favorate part of Arkansas, was a sign that indicated the directions to "Toad Suck Park" in Conway...a place near and dear to a friend of ours who we will no doubt have to question regarding the history of this park. We finally arrived in Memphis a little after 4pm for a 2 night stay at the Graceland RV park right across the street from Graceland (our site was on "Teddy Bear Lane" right off of "Love Me Tender Blvd."). Tomorrow morning...the Graceland Tour. :) [Note: We'll update fuel stats soon]