Update:
We are camping in Charleston, South Carolina tonight with plans of staying awhile...but that will be decided tomorrow.The actual site is the Oak Plantation Campground just outside Charleston.
The sun came out as we drove over the state line....Yeah...a wonderful sight. Plus the trees were fabulous....there were roadside stalls with sweetgrass baskets...and the temperatures were much warmer.
to update: on Fri Dec 17th we were still at the North River Campground...I woke as the sun rose and the outside temperature was 34 degrees...after a good breakfast and a long talk... we left for an excursion to the Outer Banks off the Carolina coast. We drove to Kitty Hawk and when we entered the park discovered that it was the 107th anniversary of the first powered flight of the Wright brothers!! So free entry to the park.
My husband's comments : I was rather bemused yesterday when we took a side excursion to Kitty Hawk and stopped at the Wright Memorial, that we happened to arrive on the anniversary date of the first powered flight. Admission was free, and the staff were rather excited on their special day of the year. As it happened, the wind was from the north-east, a steady 20 to 25 knots, just the same as that day 107 years ago - the buildings along the water were rather larger - three-storey affairs (the first floor is storage and stilts, as the ocean can sometimes invade); the knoll itself and the surrounding 30 or so acres were barren except for the museum and replicas of the two canvas hangers of the Wrights. I remember in FlightSim 2004 virtual flying the Wright flyer at this site with its historical accuracy - the Flyer was very difficult to control, but I did manage one flight that went over a mile and a half, curving in amongst the buildings. Rather more than the Wrights managed, however, their engine (the original crankcase was on display) had no cooling system and would lose 75% of its power after about 5 minutes, so I had an advantage. Anne loved the details of their camping under canvas, having only two blankets and complaining of the cold, and the very organized kitchen - the Wrights considered the time at Kitty Hawk a vacation. All told, it was very nice to get the feel of the place and the wind conditions. Anne and I also walked by the seashore and enjoyed the frothy waves washing the beach. And finally, we stopped at the Kitty Hawk Kite store and picked up 2 pairs of lined Krocs for the RVing, and a set of kites - Anne got a 5-foot parasail, and I got a 12-foot acrobatic 2-liner, all for Xmas rapidly approaching.
Update continued: we departed the North River Campground around 9 am on Sat morning...I was surprised to see some hound dogs in a pack wandering about..then I noticed that they all had special collars with antennae...wasn't sure what to make of them..but I stayed in the car til my husband arrived and I could depsoit the garbage. The dogs were hunting...and their owners were close by in trucks. We said a wamr good bye to the owners of the North River Campground...they had welcomed us when we were tired and stressed from driving in the snow...they gave us good directions to shopping and they were very quick to pick up any interests we may have for the area. It was a lovely stay...peaceful and nourishing.
We drove to Wilmington, North Carolina and stayed at a KOA site which was welcoming and warm temps..and sandy grounds. We had a quiet night and a comfortable breakfast and then we took off ont he road.
Today was a lovely drive down HWY 17 to Charleston. We stopped at Camping World ( a huge store for RV items and needs) ...this time I had some ideas of items that I wanted in the RV. It was good to sere what was available. We left the RV there and drove to a CrackerBarrel restaurant for lunch...BUSY!!! but so worth it ...they have such comfort food and a fireplace!!! sigh!! plus great service!
Driving south this afternoon, I loved the sunshine...the trees...and the excitement of arriving in Charleston itself....
For now...we are safely off the road...and the moon is shining into our rv dining area!! almost a full moon!!!
Sunshine & Laughter to all
Anne
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