A few weeks ago we made reservations in Wilmington, NC with plans to see the sights, walk the beach, and eat lots of seafood. Some days before our trip a tropical system formed in the gulf of Mexico and strengthened while we were in Wilmington. The reason for Wilmington was Cliff's desire to see the Battleship NC, one of the most highly decorated ships of World War II. We roamed the ship for about an hour-and-a-half stepping back in time trying to imagine what the men experienced.
The 20 bakers worked 24 hours on and 24 hours off. The Bake Shop was a popular place because everyone liked sweets.
In the sick bay there were 4 doctors, 3 dentists, and 1 pharmacist.
Surgical area. What a horrid thought!
The tour gave me a better understanding of what life was like aboard the ship.
There was light rain the morning we toured which made it comfortable because by early afternoon humidity was heavy. After lunch we toured Airlie Gardens with its 67 acres of walking paths, a 468 year old Airlie oak, gardens by the sea, historic structures and sculptures, and butterfly gardens.
The butterfly garden had been hit hard with rains and wind. Many of the taller plants, like the bee balm, were toppled over onto the ground.
A 100-year old Italian structure in the pergola garden where weddings take place.
The bottle chapel
Finally, a great idea for my empty wine bottles.
Meet Reilly, the goose herding Border Collie who was adopted and hired to manage over 100 Canadian geese that had taken up residence in the gardens. Reilly has worked hard keeping the geese from munching the turf and littering the pathways.
Wednesday evening while dining on scallops and shrimp and after hearing the weather forecast for our drive home on Friday, we decided to check out Thursday morning instead and head back to Murphy before Cindy dumped her flooding rains on us.
The tour gave me a better understanding of what life was like aboard the ship.
There was light rain the morning we toured which made it comfortable because by early afternoon humidity was heavy. After lunch we toured Airlie Gardens with its 67 acres of walking paths, a 468 year old Airlie oak, gardens by the sea, historic structures and sculptures, and butterfly gardens.
Meet Reilly, the goose herding Border Collie who was adopted and hired to manage over 100 Canadian geese that had taken up residence in the gardens. Reilly has worked hard keeping the geese from munching the turf and littering the pathways.
Wednesday evening while dining on scallops and shrimp and after hearing the weather forecast for our drive home on Friday, we decided to check out Thursday morning instead and head back to Murphy before Cindy dumped her flooding rains on us.
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