Day 2

Today was our second day off so Maia and I decided to explore some of the surrounding locations. We first went to a nature preserve that was way out in the countryside. Driving to it was kind of like driving in Namibia. Lots of gravel roads that turned into dirt roads with pot holes. Not so fun. The park was ok. It was right on the Albamarle and seemed more like a place to launch boats and kayaks than hike. Also there were a lot of mosquitoes...not fun at all. So we left and went to the OBX...that's the Outer Banks. We went to the ocean and hung out there watching some guys try to surf. It was a really warm day and we probably could have gone swimming...well I wouldn't, but one could. So we checked out Nag's Head a little bit and then decided it was too touristy, not as touristy as Gatlinburg, but I really appreciate the low key, relaxed feel of Columbia.
Also, I have had the...experience...of trying Scuppernong wine.