Monday, November 15, 2010

Impressions of Tunica

We are leaving Tunica tomorrow, for Lake Arkabutla, Mississippi, where another corps park is...We've enjoyed our stay in Tunica at the Hollywood Casino RV park. The Hollywood Casino itself is full of interesting movie memorabilia, including a sinking of the Titanic reproduction with the water, iceberg and all! There's a "Jaws" shark hanging over one of the bars,  and that cool car, the Cobra 45 Elvis Presley drove is displayed along with the DeLorean from the movie "Back to the Future", and the Batmobile. They even have a portion of the casino decorated with a movie set from Jurassic Park, with a real lagoon! It's pretty amazing what's inside these casinos besides the machines! If you stay at the Hollywood RV park, you can use the hotel facilities---the pool, the hot tub, the fitness room. We visited several casinos on a walk thru basically, and there certainly is lots to see and lots of food choices, some rather expensive, as you might expect. We ate at a beautiful restaurant called "37" in Harrah's, which offered a dinner special of great bread, a fabulous salad of greens w/ sugared walnuts and feta cheese, filet mignon with potato/vegetable garnish, a glass of wine, and creme brulee (my favorite) for dessert for $37.00 each. The meal was EXCELLENT! And so was the dessert, by the way....YUM!

We were really surprised at how spread out the casinos are, some are quite a drive from each other except for a pair here and there...Sam's Town Casino and the Hollywood Casino are right across the street from each other. You can take a shuttle from Harrah's to the other casinos if you want to. We tried the buffets a couple of times, they were all right, nothing outstanding.  Of course, a lot of fried food was on the menu! Never having seen the Mississippi Delta area, we were also surprised at how flat the land is, how much farm land there is, and the lack of buildings and structures in this part of the county along the Mississippi River. There are leavees everywhere with an average height of 40 feet...Of course, floods are not uncommon, so naturally there isn't going to be much development along the riverbanks.....duh, Jeannie!  But you can drive for miles and not see any houses or residences, that was different!

We didn't experience the three golf courses in the area, nor the blues music side of Mississippi...we were only in Tunica while here...we'll have to explore the Blues Trail next time---where "the music meets the soul" in the Mississippi Delta on Highway 61, America's Blues Highway. There are over 100 historical markers across the state. There are performance sites, gravesites, and birthplaces of some of the world's greatest musicians. We'd love to see that...we'd love to visit the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, and the Ground Zero Blues Club next time, a day trip away. So much to see, but it will have to be next time.......

So we're going to leave you today with a road trip song playlist that's perfect for this part of Mississippi, courtesy of the Tunica Visitor's Guide, since music is such a big part of the Mississippi Delta.....here it is: On the Road Again-Willie Nelson, The Race is On--George Jones, The Gambler--Kenny Rodgers, Good Luck Charm--Elvis Presley, Green Onions-Booker T and the MG's,  Crusin'-Smokey Robinson, Freeway of Love--Aretha Franklin, Low Rider--War, Fantastic Voyage--Lakeside, Life is a Highway--Rascal Flatts, Tumbling Dice--the Rolling Stones, Ramblin' Man--The Allman Brothers Band, Roadhouse Blues--The Doors, Back of a Car--Big Star,  Born to Run--Bruce Springsteen, Slow Ride--Foghat, The Passenger--Iggy Pop, Behind the Wheel--Depeche Mode,  Roam--the B-52's, and Every Day is a Winding Road--Sheryl Crow.....  See you tomorrow at Lake Arkabutla, MS.....
the main floor in Hollywood Casino

13 comments:

  1. This is my first time pay a quick visit at here
    and i am in fact pleassant to read all at single place.
    My website ; Karin Tsubaki Asian model is getting her hairy pussy poked

    ReplyDelete
  2. When I initially commented I clicked the "Notify me when new comments are added" checkbox and now
    each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment.
    Is there any way you can remove me from that service?
    Thank you!
    Also visit my webpage ... xxx tube

    ReplyDelete
  3. Link exchange is nothing else however it is only placing the other person's weblog link on your page at suitable place and other person will also do same in support of you.
    Here is my website Free Teen Porn

    ReplyDelete
  4. I every time emailed this webpage post page to all my associates, for the reason that if like
    to read it next my contacts will too.
    My web site > Babysitter Caught Playing With Herself

    ReplyDelete
  5. Hi! I know this is sort of off-topic but I needed to ask. Does building
    a well-established blog such as yours require a large amount of work?
    I am completely new to writing a blog but I do write in my diary
    everyday. I'd like to start a blog so I can share my own experience and thoughts online. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!
    my web site > free teen porn

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thanks for sharing such a fastidious idea, article
    is good, thats why i have read it completely
    Also see my web site: naked teens

    ReplyDelete
  7. Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than just your articles?
    I mean, what you say is fundamental and all. However just imagine if you added some great visuals or
    video clips to give your posts more, "pop"! Your content is
    excellent but with images and clips, this website could undeniably be one
    of the best in its field. Superb blog!
    Also visit my website ; free teen porn

    ReplyDelete
  8. Malaysia & Singapore & brunei ideal online blogshop for wholesale & supply korean accessories, earrings, earstuds, necklace, rings,
    bracelet, bangle & hair accessories. Promotion 35 % wholesale discount. Ship Worldwide
    Review my site ... cursos de unas

    ReplyDelete
  9. Malaysia & Singapore & brunei best internet blogshop for wholesale & supply
    korean add-ons, accessories, earstuds, pendant, rings,
    bracelet, hair & bracelet add-ons. Deal 35 % wholesale rebate. Ship Worldwide
    Look at my web-site :: cursos de unas

    ReplyDelete
  10. I quite like reading through a post that will make men and
    women think. Also, thanks for allowing for me to comment!
    Review my homepage - unemployment benefits michigan

    ReplyDelete
  11. It's awesome designed for me to have a web page, which is valuable in support of my experience. thanks admin
    Also see my page :: replica Pro beats headphones by dre

    ReplyDelete
  12. Good day! Would you mind if I share your
    blog with my twitter group? There's a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Thank you
    My web blog need a general contractor in winter garden florida

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hey there! I know this is sort of off-topic but I had
    to ask. Does managing a well-established blog such as yours require a lot of
    work? I'm completely new to blogging however I do write in my journal everyday. I'd like to start a
    blog so I can share my personal experience and views online.
    Please let me know if you have any suggestions or tips
    for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!
    My site :: deploy systems

    ReplyDelete