Moving down to the coast

Tuesday 4th November

This afternon, we went into Fayetteville in the rain. It was too wet to wander down the historic part of town, which looked quite ineresting, so we wandered round the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, instead. It was very interesting and well set out. We were particulary interested in the account of the D-Day landings - especially the mention of the paratrooper who got caught on the steeple of the Church in St. Mare-Eglise, as we had spent a holiday visiting the landing beaches in Normandy the year of the 60th anniversary of D-Day.
We had a long chat to a serving soldier who was waiting to be retired through ill health after being wounded in Iraq. He was great to talk to and told us that he had served for 21 years in the army, having been stationed all over Europe with his family. He had been in actual combat several times during his career, eventually being wounded in Iraq. We wish him well in his retirement.

We had a great steak dinner at Chris's Steakhouse, recommended by the museum staff, before heading back to the trailer.


Wednesday 5th Nov.

Just remembered that it's Bonfire Night back home - will miss our visit to Stockton Riverside to see the firework display. All quiet here - no celebrations - but big celebrations for Halloween. It's also Rod's (Terry's brother) birthday today. Happy Birthday Rod.


Today we moved down to Wilmington on the coast. The weather is warmer and the sun actually shone today. We plan to stay here for four nights so we can explore the local area.