We walked around a little area called Kure Beach and it had a cute little arcade/games place, ferris wheel, and other games. It was cute!! They wanted to get a Britt's donut. I'm trying to eat healthy this week since it's been quite a Southern Welcome, but who can resist a hot-now donut!
Then we headed further down the road - we stopped off at Fort Fisher. It was one of the biggest forts in North Carolina - made out of sand to receive the impact of canon balls during the Civil War.
There was a tour of the fort area and a man who demonstrated how to shoot one of the rifles. It was pretty cool! Across the street was a pretty beach.
Then we went to the North Carolina Aquarium. Not going to lie - I was super jumpy! They had an alligator just laying there that kind of creeped me out. Then I noticed they had an open area of turtles and a snake. Totally freaked me out! So when I was looking at the venomous snakes behind the glass, even the tiniest pin-drop made me jump! It was a great aquarium though. It made me really really sad to think about all the animals covered in oil. As if I had a can of oil and could just dump it in one of those tanks -- I couldn't even imagine. I am hoping the clean up continues!
We took a ferry ride across the Cape Fear River and drove back towards Wilmington. It was a fun ride! I must admit I was a little disappointed to not spend all day at the beach relaxing, but it was nice to get a feel for the area. Its just been a lot to take in this week! Probably what I'll do all day tomorrow =)
Instead of taking a nap, I got in a great workout at Gold's Gym. I really love working out at gyms - there's such an energy you get being there and having unlimited resources and time to stretch your body. I like running on the treadmills too. I sweat SO much though - I think they keep it warm in there so you feel like you're burning lots of cals. Who knows though?! Its quiet back here -- everyone is gone. I was invited to go walk this evening down at the beach, but I'm just really wiped. I would have gone more at 6, but by 7:30 I was ready to just relax. Had a nice salad and an Amy's Organic pizza. I'm SO SO spoiled as our host mom buys pretty much only organic food. And she stocked up on my favorite beer. I feel nothing but spoiled... =)
More tomorrow!
Then we went to the North Carolina Aquarium. Not going to lie - I was super jumpy! They had an alligator just laying there that kind of creeped me out. Then I noticed they had an open area of turtles and a snake. Totally freaked me out! So when I was looking at the venomous snakes behind the glass, even the tiniest pin-drop made me jump! It was a great aquarium though. It made me really really sad to think about all the animals covered in oil. As if I had a can of oil and could just dump it in one of those tanks -- I couldn't even imagine. I am hoping the clean up continues!
We took a ferry ride across the Cape Fear River and drove back towards Wilmington. It was a fun ride! I must admit I was a little disappointed to not spend all day at the beach relaxing, but it was nice to get a feel for the area. Its just been a lot to take in this week! Probably what I'll do all day tomorrow =)
Instead of taking a nap, I got in a great workout at Gold's Gym. I really love working out at gyms - there's such an energy you get being there and having unlimited resources and time to stretch your body. I like running on the treadmills too. I sweat SO much though - I think they keep it warm in there so you feel like you're burning lots of cals. Who knows though?! Its quiet back here -- everyone is gone. I was invited to go walk this evening down at the beach, but I'm just really wiped. I would have gone more at 6, but by 7:30 I was ready to just relax. Had a nice salad and an Amy's Organic pizza. I'm SO SO spoiled as our host mom buys pretty much only organic food. And she stocked up on my favorite beer. I feel nothing but spoiled... =)
More tomorrow!
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