Independence Day in Small Town USA

Part 2 of a Series

It's the 4th of July: Independence Day!

After another great breakfast at the White Doe Inn, DW & I decided to walk the 4 or 5 blocks down to the harbor. There is a nice municipal park area along one side of the waterfront.





There was a little sloop moored just offshore, and the harbormaster’s shack looked ship-shape.
  

A little further along the piers, we saw a fellow with a little larger boat, and a hand-made sign advertising harbor cruises. We asked if he’d be doing business today, and he said sure, and he had a few spots left. Regretfully, I didn't get any photos of the whole boat or the sign, but I did get a couple of the Cap’n and his craft during the cruise.

We had barely left the pier when we noticed this three-masted vessel off to port. I believe the Captain told us it was a recently built reproduction of an 18th-century style.

As we sailed out of the harbor, our host pointed out the homes of some of the wealthier residents of the area, over on this spit of land.

Just a bit further, and we found this local resident for whom money is truly no object. Or speed limits, for that matter.

Only a few more photos from the cruise. There were a couple of groups of parasailers, which we found sort of interesting. At least the sails were brightly colored.

Then we met this fellow who was out crabbing Albemarle Sound with Miss Mandi and his canine helper. At least the dog looked happy to see us.

We headed back toward the Inn for lunch, and found this truck parked nearby. How appropriate on Independence Day!

After lunch, we headed back down toward the harbor, but on a different road that leads through the business district. The town was all turned out for an Independence Day celebration. The local deputies were having fun, too!

While “downtown”, we learned that there would be a concert that evening on the Common Lawn, where there is a permanent outdoor stage. It was a fine hometown concert with probably the best musicians and singers from all of eastern North Carolina–that’s my story and I'm stickin’ to it.™ Here is one photo from just before sunset.



All in all it was a fantastic way to celebrate Independence Day! Tomorrow we check out and head to Spartanburg, and the next day we pick up the new car. So excited!