At last we did something other than sitting on that lovely balcony talking or walking on the beach. Not that there's anything wrong with those things!
We have visited the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo many times, so wanted to visit the one on this part of the state, the Fort Fisher aquarium. We were greeted by a lovely fish work of art.
They not only have alligators, they have an albino alligator. He was a rescue, as he would never have survived in the wild. For one thing, his coloring provides him no protection from the heat, and for another, makes him much more obvious to predators.
Bill and the alligator. I assume they have agreed not to eat each other.
They also have a large outside area, very interesting. This bald eagle is also a rescue. He was hit by a car and so badly injured that he cannot fly. He has a large area here to run around in, gets the proper food, and the carers make sure he is always challenged.
The highlight for us was this beautiful pond, with a bridge across the middle.We stayed there a long time, sitting in the sun, and enjoying the peace, quiet, and nature, and of course the good company.
All that fresh air naturally gives us a good appetite, so we headed to lunch. Somehow eating hotdogs at a picnic table in the parking lot of Butts and More seemed perfect.
The afternoon was devoted to naps, sitting on the balcony, and so on. And, unsurprisingly, there was a sunset.
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