Events of the day
August 20, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I haven't really found anything that truly interest me in Raleigh. I find out that there is a mall nearby that has an Apple store. I go and see if they can fix one of my iPods. They end up breakingRead more
American Tobacco Company
August 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I enjoyed Phil's tour so much and I wanted to see more. He drive me downtown while he did some errands. I hung out and relaxed for two hours. It's a really nice area especially at night.
Bull Durham
August 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The baseball field is kinda sweet here. It's open to the public when it's not being used and you have a few different options to watch the game, even if you don't have a ticket.
Bennett's Place
August 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Phil showed me some of the history. We went to Bennett's Place, where the civil war was officially declared over. The two generals came together and made a treaty to stop the killing. InterestingRead more
Duke's Tobacco Farm
August 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We continued leaving some history. I learned that Duke was actually a very successful tobacco farmer and contributed greatly to Durham.
Food
August 21, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Phil is such a foodie. Everywhere we went her told me which restaurants had good meals. He took me me out for lunch with his friend Sophie and later dinner. Then he treated me to his homemade iceRead more
Out for a boat ride
August 22, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I head out to Brad and Suzanne's house in Harker's Island. I found out about them because Ryan and Angie couchsurfed there and Phil hosted them in Durham. Then to see how cook couchsurfing is I findRead more
Watching the sunset
August 22, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We headed out on the boat and I captured a beautiful sunset.
Beaufort
August 22, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
We ate on this island.
Starting at the beach
August 23, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I head out with Brittain and her family member, Gigi, to a day on the island. First we start at the beach. I get us great and free parking by chatting up a family that is renting a house on the beach.
Shrimp burgers
August 23, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We stop at this local place to get shrimp burgers. Cash or check only of coarse.
Fort Macon
August 23, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Learning history again. We got to see a musket being shot full of toilet paper.
Nautical museum
August 23, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
I had to go to the free museum where they have an exhibit about the famous pirate Blackbeard. They also had a cool inactive exhibit on catching fish.
Walking around Beaufort
August 23, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Checking out the beach island shops. In the way back we stopped at the Piggly Wiggly to get ingredients for a pretty awesome bbq and game night.
Ferry time
August 24, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I went out with Brad, Suzanne and Brittain to check out the a new island. This was my first time on a ferry that I can remember. Definitely the first time I ever took a car onto one.
Oriental Island
August 24, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
This is the sailing capital of North Carolina. I'm hoping one day I'll get to go on a sailboat. They are very pretty boats.
Cape Lookout
August 24, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We got back from the island and I headed straight over to Cape Lookout to see the lighthouse. This is also the first lighthouse I can remember going to. I got a brief and distant look at wild horsesRead more
Driving
August 25, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I started the day off going with Suzanne to the gym she taught aerobic classes at, which were a really workout. Then I headed out towards Richmond to stay at Alexander's house. We had a prettyRead more
Belle's Island
August 26, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Alexander gave me great suggestions to check out in the city. I headed out to this historic area
Street artwork
August 26, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Walking around I saw some unique public artwork.
Capitol and Governer's Mansion
August 26, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I went on both tours. Learning new things everyday.
Charlottesville
August 26, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I checked out Mickee's Tavern and drive to Monticello, but I didn't do either tour. Monticello seemed interesting, but the tour was a bit much for me and they don't let you within eyesight of theRead more
Walking tour of Harrisonburg
August 26, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I met up with Ben and we walked around. We went out to dinner and eventually ended up at James Madison University. We got to watch the matching band practice and now I want to see if I can make it toRead more
Seneca Cave
August 27, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I head out to West Virginia for the day. I learn that I truly do not enjoy switchbacks driving through the mountains. The cave was a cave. The tour guide was nice. I talked to them for a while andRead more
Seneca Rocks
August 27, 2015 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I hike up to the top of the mountain. Great views and very peaceful. That night I hang out with Ben's roommates, who are very nice people. It feels like living in the dorms. Very open door policy.