I visited Norfolk back in 2010 on the way to a rendevue with my father for a planned sailing trip down the east coast of America.
I rode the Greyhound Bus from Raleigh, North Carolina, up through Richmond, Virginia, where I had a layover and was able to access the internet via WiFi.
Norfolk has a large naval shipyard and i was excited to photograph the ships in port.
There were also a few tall ships and historical pieces.
The Wine Festival was taking place on the day I arrived in town.
This is such a large city that It will take some time to write and photograph it, so this post will likely grow over time.
My regular commute to source goods for my eBay shop takes me to North Raleigh every Wednesday. I shop at the Treasure Hunt Liquidators Bin Megastore on Capital Blvd, on their dollar day mostly.
My route takes me Southbound on US-401 and then I turn at Cavalry Drive, just past the Baptist church on the corner of North New Hope Road and Louisburg Road.
Further up the road, northbound, there is a Mosque in a residential development. There is some construction taking place in front, but I don’t know what’s going to be built.
Traveling south along Wade Avenue the traffic pattern begins to shift. My fellow drivers appear more frantic and aggressive in their movements. This is the city.
The portion of Raleigh I travelled through was just a slice of the full concrete and steel beam space. Afterwards, the skyscraper forest gives way to single story shops and sit down restaurant’s.
Creedmoor is a city in Granville County.
There are several small local restaurants in town covering a significant number of cuisines. I saw Cajun, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, American, and Italian.
I realized I had been here previously last year, just after I got my Nissan LEAF. I had been driving around to potential job locations trying to get a feel for how long the drive would be and if that was something I would be up for.
I found a spot to park and walked along the City Trail for a short distance. Despite all the traffic, you could still hear the birds and insects that call the marsh their home.
I took the 50 South exit and headed down to Falls Lake State Park and one of the boat launch areas.
Knightdale is a town in Wake County, North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Knightdale has a population of 19,435.
The story of Knightdale starts with exploration and discovery. The community, which goes beyond today’s boundaries, has a history that dates back to the colonial era in America (Read More).
Situated about 20 miles from my home to the north, the drive to Knightdale was pleasant from my perspective, maybe not so much for the cars stuck behind me. You see, I’m something of a speed limit zealot.
With Fall in full swing there was plenty to see. While the oaks were already bare, there were several other breeds including the odd maple that were full ablaze in orange and red.
The road conditions, however, were not great. More than once I had to navigate around busted up pavement edges and potholes.
In town, train tracks ran down the center and roads ran alongside with crossings spread far apart. I initially drove around and snapped shots of local shops, then I stopped by the local Goodwill and browsed their stock.
One of my personal rules for these trips is that I don’t bring any money. I’m just their to observe and record my surroundings.
Spring Hope is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2010 census.
It was a 32 minute drive to reach Spring Hope from my home in Franklin county. The weather was a bit chilly and the streets were nearly empty with the exception of folks walking their dogs.
While visiting my father and his partner in Brooklyn, I stayed at their apartment on Flatbush Avenue. This was in 2018.
It took me some time to adjust to the subway system, but once I felt comfortable, I began visiting local parks and taking lots of pictures.
My visit coincided with the arrival of my uncle from England. We had a good visit and got to see local venues including the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
The museum had two exhibit’s running, Black Freedom and Korean Art. We also visited the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
The photos were taken with a Fujifilm Finepix HS 25 EXR.
After my father picked me up from the airport, we drove in his little electric-blue Prius to the Seattle ferry boat. We took the Bainbridge ferry “Tacoma” to Bainbridge Island. It was maybe a 20 minute crossing.
We had a 45 minute wait before the boat arrived which we spent walking down the waterfront in Seattle. The overpass was gone and the waterfront had gone through a lot of beautification improvements.
The trip has been smooth for the most part. I got some nice shots of the flatlands and hilly sections before we rolled over the Rockies.
It looks like I’ve got just an hour and twenty minutes left in the flight. Time for another snack!
I decided to open the packet of Biscoff wafer and Ghirardelli chocolate from the earlier snack cart. I still have most of the vodka left over. It was too strong for me.
I think that body of water is Warm Springs, but it’s difficult to tell from the flight map. When I zoom in I don’t see any lakes, only rivers.
The refreshments came by again and I asked for more Biscoff, I happily received two packets. I also got a second cup of the Pike Place coffee. Two creams no sugar, just right for my tummy.
Maybe the coffee is free because they didn’t ask for my card the second time. Or maybe the last call on snacks is free. I don’t know. My receipts have not arrived yet.
Usually digital receipts are instantaneous so I am a little confused. I spent $14 on the chicken sandwich and the first round of drinks was $11 (coffee, tonic, and spirits).
I should be getting a 20% statement credit on the in-flight purchases. That’s one of the perks available with the Delta Blue card.
I should mention, since I booked the cheapest airfare with Delta Air, my flight did not qualify for earning Miles. It is a bummer that I spaced out applying my saved points to this trip. I could saved $200 on my $300 tickets.
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I have just received word that the delivery truck has left the dealership and is on the way to drop off my new (used) 2021 Nissan Leaf SV Plus.
I have the cashiers check all signed and ready to go, my insurance is active, and I’ve spent the morning watching YouTube videos about the car functions.
I’ll update this post when the car arrives.
My new car has arrived. I cannot wait to get out on the road and start driving.
My next goal is to get some income going so I can pay the insurance.
Just a short post today. Thanks for reading!
During my visit to New York City and Brooklyn, I took a walk with my family at the beachfront of Jacob Riis Park. It was a foggy morning, and the surf was strong. Big ocean swells endlessly crash on the shoreline. It was quite refreshing.
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