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Sunday 4/28/2019 Crossing Albemarle Sound toward Edenton |
Sunday was a very short travel day and we left quite early
to avoid the increasing wind forecast (it was spot on). By the time we arrived in Edenton NC (8:45
am) the clouds were heavy and the winds were blowing! And in true boater fashion Mark (Miss
Adventure) and Denham (Experiment) were there to catch our lines, getting us
safely tied. Then we introduced
ourselves – meeting for the first time.
We got settled and I headed into town…a nice town…with 1700 cyclists
camping and riding everywhere!! There was
a riding event this weekend and it was so great to see so many people all
having fun! Wonderful first impression!
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Tents everywhere - cyclists were in for the weekend |
Before long I was walking all over town. This place has been voted “One of America’s
prettiest towns” according to the brochure for the annual Pilgrimage (held 2
weeks ago). I believe it! And it’s also place that claims “history
lives here”. They are right on both
accounts!! If you like to walk, this
place is not to be missed!!
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One of the 20+ plaques. This is #12 |
There is a self-guided walking tour with over 20 points of
interest. With plaques on display, spoon
feeding small bites of history at each stop – my favorite way to learn!! Then I
stumbled upon the Historic Edenton Tree Walk trail and I don’t even know how
many trees are featured but I can tell you, they are noted in various places!! Along sidewalks, parks, cemeteries, front
lawns – you name it!!
Some of the little-known (or forgotten by me) history about
North Carolina is found on one stop of my tour.
Check out the age of these men!
I really enjoyed finding myself in the Edenton Cotton Mill
neighborhood. Click HERE for more detail
of this modern day renovation.
It wasn’t all walking, walking, walking…I did find time to
do some laundry while Charlie went to the grocery store – this town offered a
courtesy car!!! And then the usual boat chores; cleaning, checking fluids,
washing/waxing exterior – it’s a glamorous life!!
I highly recommend a visit to the very friendly town of
Edenton NC! The downtown is bustling, the people are super friendly and there
is way too much to learn in just one visit. And the walking is FABULOUS!!!!
We will leave on Tuesday morning headed to Elizabeth City
marking the end of our Albemarle Loop expedition. But it’s not over yet so…
Stay tuned!!!
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The Penelope Barker House not in black and white - it was THAT cloudy! |
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