We left Ocracoke and headed for Manteo on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, famous for the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the first English settlement in the New World. They never did find out what happened to them, they just vanished. When we arrived at the Manteo Waterfront Marina, we were greeted by our friend Dave, who if you remember, we saw in Ocracoke with his two friends, Ben and Rod, who filled us up with fresh shrimp, corn, and baked beans. The next day they took us out clamming. What a great day it was. Dave, the great host he and Penny are, offered us his car and an invitation to a party on their beautiful boat Stormy the next night. The party was great, even better than great. We were joined by four of Dave and Penny's friends Don and Diane and Butch and Betty, who we bonded with after about 2 seconds. we had fresh shrimp they caught the day before, all kinds of cheeses, grapes, wine, and so much laughing our sides hurt. Thanks for your great hospitality Dave and Penny. Oh! and after a few memories and stories, Dave and Penny are going to join us on our next trip to the Exumas. Our stay in Manteo included not only a great time with friends, but a trip to Kitty Hawk, the site of the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903, a trip to the tallest Light House in the US (Cape Hatteras), and of course, a trip to the beach to try out my new Slick Lizard Performance 41 boogy board. Doug and I did OK on our new boards, but Tammy (on her smaller flower covered board) still rocks. If you ever get the chance to go to the Outer Banks, you will love it. If you want to read more about the trip to the Outer Banks, go to Gypsies blog, Tammy is a much better writer than I am. You can access it from our blog. Look on the right side for favorite websites and blogs, then click on Gypsies in the Palace. You will enjoy it.
September Song (on the hook, "YA Dad!!")out
Bob
An actual photo of the first flight
An actual photo of the first flight
A reproduction of the 1903 Flyer
Orville at the controls
A replica of the barn where Wilbur and Orville lived and dreamed while performing their experiments
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