Wednesday, October 24, 2012

10/24/12 - I expected to leave Memphis today, and here I am in Memphis.
Desiring to feel complete before moving on, today is dedicated to blog writing, and so I am back at the Pilgrim House for another overnight stay with other travelers and global camaraderie. A sneak peak at the hostel:

 
 


Flashing back to earlier today:

Being a lover of Mediterranean food, I went to Zantoon, a delightful cafe! Ordered a fresh juice:  ginger, beet, carrot, celery, apple, and squeeze of lemon - followed by a falafel sandwich and fava bean dish.  YUM-YUM!!!!! My happy main meal of the day! 

***Blog readers***
 If you live in or find yourself visiting Memphis,
make sure you stop by Zantoon! 
You'll be very happy that you did!

Had a lovely conversation with Chef Brad Rowe while waiting on my lunch order.  We talked about traveling to wide open places offering nature's solitude.

Every person is a walking story and taking the time to meet one another, and not only doing business, has always been a passion of mine.

So, here's a snippet of Brad's story:

Has cooked for Mike Huckabee, Bill Clinton, Jack White, David Porter, Isaac Hayes.....

In addition to being a chief, Brad is a Jazz & Soul musician, and also teaches music.  He's been inspired by singers Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown and intrigued by Arabic music and the vibrato in Arabic prayers.

 

Brad, it was a pleasure chatting with you!  
Thanks for sharing your insight about the Ozarks where I'm heading next! 


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