Yesterday we did a bit of sightseeing in Hampton, starting with the Air and Space Museum. It’s quite a well done museum, far smaller than the one near Dulles Airport, but therefore easier to manage. There are planes and helicopters from almost every era of flight, as well as the actual Apollo 12 space capsule, and a full size model of the Mars Rover “Curiosity.” Bob has photos. We had a great time there. (I did wish I could tell someone that all the planes need dusting!)
We walked some through of the older neighborhoods in Hampton, but there is nothing here older than the late 19th century. I saw some wonderful bunglows! It’s tragic that everything that dated before the Civil War (and this town was settled in 1604) was burned when the Union Army had stationed itself at one of the two forts in Hampton. The Hamptonites decided to destroy their city rather than be taken by the Union Army. A great loss…
Today we plan to visit Fort Monroe, as the “SSCA cruising station” volunteer Kate, who works at the Hampton City Marina, is loaning us her car for a few hours. One of the benefits to membership!
Our friends from Williamsburg arrive this afternoon for lunch on board!
And speaking of SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association) I’ll end with a photo from Monday when Bob and I were volunteering in the booth during the boat show. As luck would have it, the Hendricks booth was just across from our booth. We all had to have a little nip to keep warm!
Day 32, October 12: Sightseeing in Hampton, then off to Williamsburg
