We had a weekend of adventuring right in our own backyard this weekend.
Friday, Issa went with some friends to swim in the Eno River for the first time. They hiked a little over a mile in to a great swimming hole complete with a rope swing and waterfall. Issa had an absolute blast--even if she did cut her foot on a rock. She learned the value of wearing the water shoes she packed in, and she cannot wait to go back!
Sunday, Brad, Mom, and I went on a walking tour through our historican society. The kids were supposed to go, but Issa legitimately needed to rest her foot before a full week of dancing and Evan wanted to stay with her. We took a walk down the River Walk with Chief John Blackfather. He told us the stories of his own experiences and those of the Occoneechee tribe. We have heard him speak before, but I could sit and listen to him for days. We started at the replica village, but we walked to where the village truly stood and where archeologists are currently digging to learn more. Then for the first time since Mom moved here just the three of us went out to lunch. It was lovely.
The kids head to Nana Camp next week, and Brad and I are hoping to do a few more touristy things around here. I'm so grateful that we live in a town that has so much to offer!
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