The Outer Banks of North Carolina day two

Justin adding a picture of Lynda's Bear cane.

We have become spoiled having a winter in the coach with full hook ups. Now that we had to dry camp we missed some of those luxury's. Having to deal with campers all around us that came in tents to party and with no AC to run at night to drown out their noise was a bummer. At one end of our row of campsites was a bunch of college kids just having a ball. Then at the other was a whole group of what I think were Cub Scouts. As I was a leader for a few years I could relate to the carrying on. Anyway we did run our generator to get some AC during the hot day and to enjoy our iMacs. I doubt we will stay at this Federal site again but do love the outer banks and all it has.

We visited with Nancy and Galen, Justin's wife Lindsay's parents. We went out for a nice dinner after seeing their lovely house. The next morning they came by our campsite and took us to see a couple of Kitty Hawk kites stores where Galen works as a buyer. Lynda and I got some nice T shirts and then we had some lunch. After it was off for the big adventure, hang gliding. Galen got me a comp and also one for himself and we entered hang gliding school. We both were issued helmets and harnesses then trekked up the steep dunes to our fate. Galen being a veteran at this sport was very happy with the stiff winds and all. I was more cautious after signing a lengthy waver and off course all the safety bits they give. After all I'm in good shape but wary of Lynda driving us home with me hanging in traction in the back bedroom. I got through it and it wasn't that bad at all. I wish the fellow in front of me didn't get tangled on the metal cable when he landed and have such an ugly scrap on his leg, but he was positive and kept going. I got a little tense after seeing that.

After doing five flights we headed down to get our certificates and then off to dinner. All and all it was a great experience and I thank Galen for the chance. They dropped us off at the campground and we relaxed until bed.

We are now near Virgina Beach at an overpriced KOA campground and will head over to the Eastern shore of Virgina to our friends Bill and Mary's house tomorrow.

David