Fun, Flight, and Fine Dining

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Lise spotted a thrift store that highlighted dishes, and we went in to see if I could find a small plate to add to my collection. I began to buy plates because I was tired of using the two sets of dishes I’d used for 50 years. Magda found one with flowers on it, and Lise liked one that matched three large plates I had at home. I was thrilled to take both home. While there, Lise spotted a large, green stuffed animal that stole her heart. The original price tag was on it, but she got it for much, much less. This creature was my seatmate until we packed the trunk to return home.

My seatmate

Going to the place where the Wright brothers made their first flights was most interesting. We took a selfie with the monument behind us. We climbed that steep hill and put on the brakes coming down. Lise and I jumped to the conclusion that the airplane took off from that hill, but we were wrong.

A large stone marks the place where the plane ran on one rail for take-off, because wheels would not have worked in the soft sand. The first flight was about 12 seconds long, followed by three longer ones, all on the same day. Smaller stones mark the landing spots.

Take-off point with rail and markers further down

I liked the display of the airplane and several key figures made of metal. Both Wright brothers were shown, one lying on the plane and one running beside it. The photographer was also there, and it was from his photograph that the scene was modeled.

Airplane and figures in the park

That evening we had a marvelous seafood dinner. I remember Magda and I had a crab cake, among other things, and Lise had fried clam strips. We don’t know where the crabs and clams were caught, but it seemed appropriate to eat them near the ocean.

Seafood dinners and diners
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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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29 thoughts on “Fun, Flight, and Fine Dining”

  4. What a fun time you are having! My first airplane ride was in a small plane that took off from the First Flight Airport that is part of the Wright Brothers National Memorial. We flew over the ocean and saw ship wrecks and whales! It was incredible! I still can recall the wonder I felt leaving the ground for the first time!

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  6. The museum really was an interesting stop. I marveled at how far we’ve come in aviation. Your photos show such joy! Not many people know how to have fun like you!!

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  7. What could be nicerthan a day with family anf friends having fun together, and finding fine food to at to nicely round of the day. i’m a littl concerned that your new Green, Furry friernd doesn’t seem to ber travelling in the most comfortable position though perhaps he’s doing yoga? For safety’s sake I suggest strapping him in though. Huge Hugs to you all.

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  9. I would love to visit that site. I could not see the figures by the airplane even when I enlarged the photo but I’m sure it was great to see in person. That large stuffed dinosaur is adorable. How will Lise get it on the plane?

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  14. I think you have a dinosaur there! It is adorable!

    I’m really enjoying your posts of your adventures with Lise and Magda. What a wonderful trip! The food looks yummy, too!

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