'21/#44 Moving Faster Than The Speed Of Blog

Well we are moving faster than this blogger can post. We have already moved on but I need to catch up on our travels. Our last full day in Coinjock was saved for the trip down to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. This is one of the "must see" lighthouses for Mary and other lighthouse aficionados. For years we had talked about visiting but had not made it until now. It's size, location, and history all make for an interesting story. Add to that the 1999 moving of the whole structure to save it from being swallowed by the sea and the story becomes impressive. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings was moved 2900 feet to a location that would insure that it would be protected for years to come. 

That night we had dinner again with our friends prior to our morning departure. Good food, good friends, and promises to get together when we all are back in Florida. Our next destination was Wilmington NC. 

As a child Mary's family had spent many summers out on Carolina Beach and she wanted to see it and rekindle some of the memories. As they say,"you can't go home again". Mary showed me the beach they played on and even the hotel they stayed in that has changed names and since been closed down. She pointed out where the rental cottages used to stand and the boardwalk that was home to all the arcades, snack bars, and bingo halls. These are long gone and have been replaced by souvenir shops and restaurants. There were a few carnival rides packed up and ready to travel south for fairs and such in warmer climates where the amusement park used to sit and hotels and condos dominated the landscape. Mary enjoyed walking around and reminiscing but it was no longer "her" Carolina Beach. 

Today we will relax, do a little cooking, shopping, and even napping. The RV life is fun and we wouldn't trade it for the world, but it can be fatiguing so down days are needed. Our next stop will be Charleston SC. I will sign off now and maybe take one of those naps in our home in Wilmington NC because.....

Home is where we park it,

Frank and Mary