USA 2023
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Day 1: The 24 hour day   (Thursday 24th August 2023)
Day 2: Space Shuttle revisited   (Friday 25th August 2023)
Day 3: Shenandoah National Park, The Skyline Drive.   (Saturday 26th August 2023)
Day 4: The Natural Bridge   (Sunday 27th August 2023)
Day 5: Kill Devil Hills   (Monday 28th August 2023)
Day 6: First Flight and Idalia   (Tuesday 29th August 2023)
Day 7: The Great switcheroo   (Wednesday 30th August 2023)
Day 8: Charlotte city day   (Thursday 31st August 2023)
Day 9: Extra cabin day   (Friday 1st September 2023)
Day 10: Itinery? What Itinery?..   (Saturday 2nd September 2023)
Day 11: Not so Dry Falls   (Sunday 3rd September 2023)
Day 12: Chimney rock   (Monday 4th September 2023)
Day 13: Grandfather Rock   (Tuesday 5th September 2023)
Day 14: A very long day driving to Gettysburg   (Wednesday 6th September 2023)
Day 15: Our Gettysberg address.   (Thursday 7th September 2023)
Day 16: To boldly go...   (Friday 8th September 2023)
Day 17: We survived Lost River.   (Saturday 9th September 2023)
Day 18: Play Misty for me.   (Sunday 10th September 2023)
Monday 11th September 2023
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Booth Bay Harbour

As we ate breakfast, the local fire fighters moved slowly past our hotel, marking 9/11.

Not 15 minutes away we stopped at Diana's bath, an easily accessable trail leading to the site of a former 19th century mill.

These impressive falls tumble down the rocks creating large smooth platforms.

We arrived early, already families made use of the rock pools.

Then to Cathedral Ledge Overlook just a few hundred yards from the highway.

Once again the low clouds deprived us, of the expansive views we expected.

Another bizzare pit stop, Madison Boulder (do ya know what it is yet?)
This Crazy boulder went through a number of different owners until it was gifted to the Kennett family, finally it was deeded to the state in 1946 in Memory of A Crosby Kennet ( whoever they were).

Finally in Booth bay Harbour, the season is ending so many places are closing, on the plus side, No crowds.

We have a sea view, on the side of the building, lots to see, boats returning and pleasure vessels off loading passengers,

We took a stroll out and crossed the newly constructed bridge,

From which we could see our hotel and the not so bustling seaside town.

A view of our balcony.

We tried some ales at the local brewery, and ate at Mine Oyster, its dark interior and odd clientel meant we did not get any decent photos, thank goodness.

Goodnight dearest reader, tomorrow we will experience life on the ocean wave, hopefully far away from Davey Jones' locker. Sleep soundly xx


Comments: (2)

"This looks like a nice relaxing day fortunately not as cloudy as the day before! those smooth rocks look treacherous !! would be terrified of slipping to my doom! enjoy guys!" - Gareth

"getting the theme of this break now......water, rocks and beer" - Caz

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Day 20: Eastwind and a lobster   (Tuesday 12th September 2023)
Day 21: Lighthouses and the Shalimar   (Wednesday 13th September 2023)
Day 22: Strawbery Banke Museum and Portsmouth   (Thursday 14th September 2023)
Day 23: Unhenged our final chapter.   (Friday 15th September 2023)