We then took the ferry over to Fort Fisher.....(Fort Fisher is a Civil War fort that was the site of the largest land/sea battle of the War. The forts purpose was to protect the last sea port not taken by the Union.
Dad is in an underground bunker (at Fort Fisher) meant to protect the soldiers and gun powder (notice the cannon. It is facing the Cape Fear river near the opening to the Ocean)
On another day we went to Fort Anderson on the Cape Fear River (its job was basicly to support Fort Fisher). While we were there, a Christian school group was there to learn more about the times.
Next to Fort Anderson is Old Brunswick Town. The ruins of a small colonial town.
And yet on another day we went to Moores Creek Battlefield, the site of a very violent and bloody battle between colional partiots and english loyalists.
And on ANOTHER day, we went to the Battleship North Carolina. (no idea who the lady is)
Mom is in a bunk deep in the bowels of the ship.
Close to the final day we went to the beach to see the sun RISE over the ocean.
We want to again thank Mom and Dad for coming out to the NC to see us. It really was nice having them here.
Next to Fort Anderson is Old Brunswick Town. The ruins of a small colonial town.
And yet on another day we went to Moores Creek Battlefield, the site of a very violent and bloody battle between colional partiots and english loyalists.
And on ANOTHER day, we went to the Battleship North Carolina. (no idea who the lady is)
Mom is in a bunk deep in the bowels of the ship.
Close to the final day we went to the beach to see the sun RISE over the ocean.
We want to again thank Mom and Dad for coming out to the NC to see us. It really was nice having them here.
But the way....for more pictures of their vacation look on my facebook page.
5 comments:
Your mom looks right at home sleeping on the ship. Maybe she should look into a career with the Navy. I'm glad they were able to come visit you all. Wish I could have been there. Beautiful sunrise!!
LY
I didn't know that you were able to see an actual "sunrise". I thought the ocean had "sunsets". DUH!!! What a fun trip. We were talking about how much fun it would be for the fam to rent a beach house and come and stay a while. FUN FUN FUN.
Ah, we had a WONDERFUL time. It will be remembered like our NY trip - fondly and wishing for more. You were the perfects hosts. I Heart NC
Hi:)
I am going to put together a Book of Memories for Dave to take with him to Iraq (to help him through the hard days and lonely nights). I was hoping that all his family and friends could send me a story (any kind of story- funny/ spiritual/ anything), pic, funny memory, or anything that would bring back fun and happy memories for him!!!
If you could send that as soon as possible (It will take me awhile to make the book). Your the best- Thanks soo much- I know this will mean the World to Dave!!
You can email me at: ariellelott@hotmail.com THANKS!!!
- Arielle & Dave Beutler
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