We were treated to an abundant salad bar with lots of Brazilian salads and side dishes. That could have been a meal in itself. However, it was only the beginning! The main course was served by a parade of Gauchos holding three foot skewers of meat that had been grilled over an open fire. They carved these at the table depending on our preferences. Here is a partial list of the items that were offered to us--chicken wrapped in bacon, garlic sirloin steak, pork sausage, chicken thighs, chicken hearts, parmesan pork, spicy sweet and sour chicken, lamb, glazed ham, Vietnamese catfish, salt and pepper flat steak, tip sirloin beef, and grilled pineapple!
Needless to say, we were all stuffed. Our dining experience took a while, and we were almost late for the Grand Ole Opry. Dessert was very delicious cheese cake; which the restaurant packed for us in take-out containers so we could get to the Opry.
As we had learned on Thursday, the Grand Ole Opry has had a new home at Opryland for several years. However, it moves back to the Ryman Auditorium in November and December each year. We were fortunate to see the performance in its original home.
Hosts for the various segments included Jeannie Seely, John Conlee, Connie Smith, and Mel Tillis. Other notable performers were Jackie Lee, Gene Watson, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, Jimmy Wayne, and Lee Greenwood. Lee Greenwood is pictured here singing his patriotic hit, "God Bless the USA". It was a very timely tribute with all the recent worldwide events that have occurred.
As we returned to the hotel, some ate their cheesecake. Others were still too full and put it in their room refrigerator for enjoyment later!
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