The REAL Virginia

After a day in Ocracoke, we sailed on to Manteo, on Roanoke Island. As I had never seen the outdoor drama "The Lost Colony" we decided to see it last night. It was somewhat disappointing, but I was cheered to learn that when the colonists settled at Fort Raleigh in the 1500's, they called this land Virginia! So if we decide to NOT go any further, then we will, in some sense, have made it to Virginia. Success as last!



We are staying at the Manteo waterfront, which is a cool place to be. There is a replica of an old screwpile lighthouse here that was common on the sounds and bays of both the original Virginia (now called North Carolina) and the copycat Virginia (now called...Virginia) between about 1850 and 1950.




While here we came across a new boat that we are considering buying. It is larger than Aquila, so might stand up better to a whale. On the other hand, it is all wood and requires a crew of about 10. What do you think of her? She is the Elizabeth II. Any volunteers for our next adventure?


We have uploaded some pictures and added them to earlier posts. It is very hot here and Bob is not feeling well. We may check out the aquarium, or the Wright Memorial or the beach. Vacation is soooo hard.

Love,
Bob, Karen, Abby and Leah