After leaving Albemarle Plantation and transiting the Alligator/Pungo Canal, we took a side trip up the Pamlico River to Washington, NC. This is the first city to be named after George Washington (named in 1776). At the city waterfront docks, we again ran into Tom and Phyllis Davenport on Cocoon. Ken and Janet Carpenter (Magic Dragon) came by the dock to greet us. They live here in Washington and loaned us their pickup for the day. Craig and Pam Mudge (Moonstar) also stopped by to say hello. Who knew all these Krogenites live here?!
Cecil B. DeMille was born and raised in Washington, NC.
Washington is an old town (obviously) and the downtown is undergoing a renaissance. Still has a ways to go... this weekend they hold the "Smoke on the Water" festival complete with hot air balloons and street music.
The second night we went to Carpenter's riverfront home for dinner. The Davenport's and Loving's consumed some wine and had a delicious barbecued shrimp and chicken dinner. We had a wonderful time there.
Photo: Our host, Ken Carpenter with his barbecue.
Photo: Tom & Phyllis chowing down
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