Todays highlight The Natural Bridge state park.

With its imaginatively titled Natural Bridge.

The unusual natural bridge and surrounding park was bought by Thomas Jefferson for $200, he intended it to be left to the people after his demise, unfortunately as he died with a great many debts the park was sold, and was not made a national park for over 100 years.

Jefferson visited the bridge many times, legend has it he carved his name high up in its arch.

A salt peter mine is also on our trail, the salt peter was used extensively in explosives and bullets.

Ian found a Water Tortoise. Nope we cannot take it home, sorry!

Lace waterfall was our final destination.

A modest falls but very pretty and worth the 136 steps down the 1.1 mile trek, and yes a further 136 steps up again.

Everywhere we go, Ian Makes a friend, nope this one can't come home either.

The next leg of our journey was a gruelling 5.5 hour drive for poor old Ian, I had a wonderful 20 minutes in one of my favourite places en route.

Here we are 3 nights in our delightful little room at the " Outer Banks  Motor Lodge".

In an area famous for fresh seafood, we are in "The Himalaya" Restaurant, Plastic cutlery, paper plates... But the most amazing Nepalese Curry flavours.
Back to base and a seat outside under the covered walkway watching the torrential rain hammer down.

Goodnight loyal reader, lets see what tomorrow brings xxx