Suddenly, Nashville

What I didn’t realize about Nashville is that it would be this cold. Seriously, it’s like Boston in March out there (of course, minus the snow). Hot chicken is planned for later in the week, work schedule permitting (ideally, I’d like to go to Hattie B’s this week, and then Prince’s next week, but we shall see).

I’m pausing now to start an amazing new dimension to my travelling life. After over three years of consulting at Mammoth Data, this time, this time, my friends, I have brought tea bags. I will be making a proper cup of tea in my hotel room for the first time.

(yes, the first time it occurred to me in all those years was last night around 11pm. And yes, I did treat it as if it was up there with discovering fire or gravity)

Back now. The lack of a spoon almost led me into stormy waters, but I discovered a plastic straw thing that seemed to work (it did not melt in the tea, so that’s a start). I feel that I need to bring a travel mug to make it a proper cup, though. And that means I can buy a new mug! So this new approach of high living is turning out dividends already.

First restaurant visit of the trip was Local Taco, which sadly made me think that it has been too long since I’ve been to La Vaquita. Not terrible, but not exciting either. Tomorrow, though, a Korean flavour: Soy Bistro. I’m hoping it’s good, because if it is, I’ll likely be eating there several times this week…