Illinois Trip - Day 1

Left Marion at 1415. Used US-45 - a pretty good ride. Drove through Tupelo (birthplace of Elvis). Noticed that there were some parks along the way that might be worth checking out: Shiloh Military Park, Peason Mounds and Davy Crockett's last home. Overplayed song on the radio was "Chattahoochie" - catchy tune, but it has now been overdone. US-45 intersected US-51 (Purchase Parkway) near KY-TN border. Back on US-45 to Paducah. Used I-24 for a little bit and finally got on I-57 (late in day) in southern Illinois. Arrived at Jamie and Kim's before dark. Had great fun staying up late - just like old times...