Longish day today started with our ride out of Washington, NC down to the Pocosin Lakes and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuges. I wasn’t expecting farm land down here so close to the ocean, but there’s a lot of it. Mostly corn and wheat – I’m thinking that must be a good crop rotation since that’s about all we saw. The road wasn’t all that good but we had it to ourselves for the most part. I expected to see some wildlife in these wildlife refuges but there was none to be seen. Could have had something to do with the evidence of fire all around.
Amber waves of grain – didn’t get any pictures of the corn though
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge – not much wildlife, lots of burnt trees
When we got to the Alligator River Refuge there was some wildlife, turtles. I should have stopped to take a picture – these guys were crossing the road for greener grass I’m guessing. They were about the size of a bowling ball cut in half. Their almost black shells were highly visible against the light colored asphalt but in the dark you would never see them. If you hit one of those turtles on a motorcycle, you wouldn’t have any idea what happened until the paramedics told you. Glad our trip through was made in day time.
In front of the Black Pelican – one of the Diners Drive-Ins & Dives featured restaurants
Time to get something to eat, then head over to the Wright Brothers Memorial. I always look for one of the Diners Drive-Ins & Dives places to check out. I saw this one and we headed over. The food was not inexpensive but was good so we didn’t leave with hurt feelings.
In front of the Wright Brothers Memorial atop Kill Devil Hill.
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is worth the visit for all you aviation buffs out there. Neither of us are really enthralled by aviation history but this place was quite interesting. We took a bunch of pictures and even got souvenirs (which is rare).
One of the later gliders used to learn about air flow and the principles of flight
From the starting point to the farthest point, first powered controlled flight
From Kitty Hawk to Yorktown was an easy ride until we got into the city. The GPS hasn’t fully recovered from its exposure to the rain so the screen is kinda dim and difficult to read. That makes using it to get around a little “interesting”, but we made it.
Am loving your trip. I can understand now why you do it!
Thanks for the good wishes
Bernie
Seems as though the time and the road have been enjoyable.
Safe travels……while not in the flesh, Robin you looking good!!!!!