Wilson and I were trying to figure our next move - go to the Great Smokies or maybe to the coast...so many options. I woke up on Friday morning remembering that my friends from GMCR, Carol & Don Ostler, had moved to North Carolina. Prior to leaving Waterbury I got their contact information just in case there was an opportunity to see them. Well I reach out to Carol and the next thing I know we're heading to New Bern NC the very next day.
Carol & Don have been amazing. Opening their home to us, feeding us, acting as our personal tour guides, and offering us a real bed and a shower. Really, how many people do you know who would be so welcoming with basically no notice. We are truly fortunate to have them in our lives.
We've had a busy time here, exploring New Bern and it's history. I also participated in my first rally/demonstration which was organized by the local chapter of the NAACP to get people registered and out to vote. We even made it on the local news. We spent a day at the beach on Emerald Isle followed by dinner in Swansboro, an adorable little fishing village. The most enjoyable part of our stay really was connecting with them again, sharing stories, and just hanging out together.
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| Wilson, Carol, Patty, & Don at Emerald Isle Beach |
Rte. 43E ►29S►86 (North Carolina)►119S ►40E ► 70E ►Detour to beach ►258►24S►58S
Arrive Emerald Isle Beach 4:07 pm - Leave Beach 4:31 pm
From beach to Carol & Don's 58N ►17N
Arrive 5:20 pm
Miles traveled 363.4
Gas - Richlands Speedway, Kinston, NC $2.19/gal
Off to Myrtle Beach next....
So fun. I am thinking of you every day as it suddenly turned to early winter here, with snow on the ground, gray skies, and raw wind. How fortunate you are to be in the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteFor sure...Lots to be thankful for and being out of the cold winter is right there at the top of the list...of course after all of my family & friends.
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