I'm being a bore. I know I've posted many times about Wilmington, North Carolina. I just love that city, and so does Adella, so it was fun to bring her friend down to explore with us. I enjoyed trying to look at the town through new eyes, to see things as I hadn't seen them before.
We did not go to the Battleship North Carolina, though this year marks its 50th anniversary. I am thinking of going down the road again and making a visit. That a handful of people thought that thing up and got a whole bunch of other people to give shape to their idea boggles my mind. That they did it pretty much on the fly to jump into World War II and made the thing go and went on to win the war also boggles my mind. I am no fan of war, but I totally respect the power of a people to turn the world around through the sheer force of its will. In fact, I love that.
Here's the Coast Guard cutter Diligence. This baby and its crew have done plenty to protect our shores. Just look at the battle flag: 42 drug busts.
This flag was hanging over a shop on Market Street. As we were waiting to go for our horse-drawn tour of the historic district, I found myself drifting into the light and shadows mottling this beautiful banner.
My World Tuesday
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Lovely shots. Is that a Venus Fly-trap statue in the first shot?
ReplyDeletefun historical vacation, we are on our way home now-the best part of the journey...
ReplyDeleteI can see why you never tire of this beautiful city. An overgrown venus flytrap is amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your look at life this Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteNice views of the city.
ReplyDeleteAnd why should you get tired of that lovely city? Never boring to see someone's favorite place. (MOst of us would be in trouble if we had to find a new world every week ;>)
ReplyDeleteOur son was in the Coast Guard so I really enjoyed seeing those shots -- as I did all of your post!
I always enjoy your posts about Wilmington because your love of the city, of the area is so delightfully obvious and it is easy to see it all through your eyes! It does look like such a delightful place! North Carolina is one of the few states I haven't visited, but I would love to! Your photos are the next best thing to being there! Hope your day has gone well, Sandy! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Some places are amazingly special! It's comforting to return over and over to a town you love. :)
ReplyDeletePride. Deserved.
ReplyDeletedaily athens
Wonderful photos, Sandy! It mus have been fun to go on the horse drawn wagon tour.
ReplyDeletelooking at familiar places with new eyes is a great way to rediscover it. the battleship looks intimidating even at 50. Diligence lives up to it name.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. It never gets boring.
ReplyDeleteIt is never boring to read your posts. The pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.