Oh say can you see…..

We had a wonderful visit in Portsmouth and Norfolk. We had intended to stay only two nights and ended up staying for the 4th of July celebration. Good thing as I think Norfolk was the only fireworks around.... Most others were canceled due to the spectacular display of fireworks put on by Mother Nature. The fireworks weren't set to go off until 9:30 PM but when there was a small clearing of the thunderstorm, they decided to go for it and started about an hour early. Honestly it was one of the best fireworks displays I've ever seen. Fireworks and lightening together. What a night! And again, we were greeted by folks on the docks who recognized Buster and didn't recognize us. They were looking for Ken & George.

While in the area, we did a lot of sightseeing. We visited MacArthur's Memorial Museum in Norfolk and strolled around town quite a bit. We visited the the old Episcopal Church that actually has a British cannon ball still lodged in its wall from the Revolutionary War. There was so much history in the area we found it fascinating. The Portsmouth Courthouse courtyard was once a place where slaves were auctioned for sale.

We went to dinner and a movie at the Commodore Theater which is a historic theater which has been very tastefully restored. There are tables all set up as a dining area with waiter service and you get to watch a movie with THX sound. What a treasure!

Did I mention that fabulous view of the Navy fleet from the water side? Quite a ride.

Now we are on to visit Yorktown, pick up Doug and Theresa and travel on.... What a great trip so far and the boat is a dream... Thanks again Ken & George, we LOVE Buster!