Root Beer? Tannic Acid from the Cypress and Junipers |
As we moved up the AICW we knew a storm was approaching. We thought that we could anchor another night. However, when we checked the weather it was apparent that a marina was a better choice. We made reservations for Alligator Marina for two nights.
On our way to Alligator Marina |
Daisy's Ramp |
Drafting Equipment From Wrights I had a set just like this. (?) |
History at its best |
Fun to be here. It was very windy here too. |
We took advantage of the time to rent a car and go to Kitty Hawk. What a cool side trip for me as I am a former ultralight pilot. I have seen the replicas of the first flight airplanes before, but to see them at Kitty Hawk, it was simply inspiring. Of particular note are the documents of the design, science experiments and engineering that went into their attempts. Wilber and Orville were pretty ingenious men. The glider mound and the flight paths were fun to see. Another note, is that the area where the flights initially took place, are now covered with grasses...... (due to wind and development of the areas between the inter-coastal waters and the Atlantic.) There is minimal sand around the site. This really messed me up as I remember the sand, and there was very little to see.
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