We got to see where the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) did the first flight.
Here is the 180 pound, 12 horse power engine.
This is a replica of the plane. It weighed 600 lbs and had a wingspan of 40 feet. They flew it on Dec 17th 1903 at a speed of 6.8 mph.
Orville and Wilbur flew it 4 times that day ranging from 120 feet to 852 feet.
This is the place of take off and it shows markers of where they landed.
Sam's future is so bright... he has to wear shades.
Then we let Sam dip his toes in the ocean.
We also went to Roanoke Island which is best known for its historical significance as the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's attempt to establish a permanent English settlement in 1585 and 1587. The fate of the final group of colonists has never been determined. Stories about the "Lost Colony" have circulated for over 400 years while archeologists continue to work to resolve the mystery.
Here are the remains of their fort.
To end the trip we went to a seafood buffet and had all-you-can-eat CRAB LEGS. YUMMMMM!
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I heard you were maybe Colorado bound from Renee...where will you be? We're just north of Denver. That'll be exciting to have more friends in the state!
Okay, That video of Sam and the ocean is classic! I love his expression..."Guys, you're gonna have to try just a little bit harder to impress me". What a cutie and keeping up with his bright football career too - what a tanker!
Oh my gosh. His future is so bright he had to wear shades. That. is. awesome.
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