If only Lola Aiding were here, she would have enjoyed coming with us to Graceland in Memphis. Elvis Presley is her idol!
We went to Memphis one weekend at the invitation of some of Papa's friends whom he works with here in the US. They brought along their wives and children, too, so Mama and I finally got to mingle with lots of people :D I enjoyed the trip a lot because we went to a barbeque party afterwards and I played with the other kids.
Anway, when one is in Memphis, it is a must to drop by Graceland whether one is an Elvis fan or not. It's always great to look back into history and reflect on the great contribution of special people like Elvis to the events of the present. I would still have been born in Pleasantville, if not for Elvis' legendary gyrations.
Here are some of our pics:
Welcome to Graceland!
Mansion facade.
Papa posing beside Elvis' picture by the staircase. They let us use those headphones to hear the electronic tour guide explain to us the history of Graceland.
The Graceland living room. It's so nice here, very... ostentatious (whew! long word! but it really describes Elvis' life, says Mama).
Photo-op for my Papa!
Elvis' game room. Ready for a game? Oops, no touch!
We are at the Jungle Room!
Elvis' TV room. Old fashioned but still nice!
Here's mama and I posing beside Elvis' golden costume which he used in 1957. Wow! That's 46 years before I was born :)
Elvis had many costumes... here are some of the ones he used during his concerts.
The award winning family.. hehe! So many awards... so little time!
Here are more of his gold and platinum awards!
Hanging out at the king's backyard :)
Elvis named his private plane Lisa Marie, after his daughter. In return, she married Michael Jackson :P
Up up and away, Mama!
Inside Lisa Marie (the private plane of Elvis).
Papa at the entrance of Elvis' Auto Museum.
Elvis' pink owner jeepney... hehe cute!
The legendary Pink Cadillac!
Goodbye Elvis.
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
When I first saw you
with your smile so tender
My heart was captured,
my soul surrendered
I'd spend a lifetime
waiting for the right time
Now that your near
the time is here at last.