With our NYC and Greensboro, North Carolina trips back to back, it was amazing how different they were. Our flight to Greensboro was a small plane so everyone is basically an equal. You could say everyone flew first class. You could say that, but is would be wrong. I'm grateful the airlines still give you something to drink on the flight. It was refreshing.
On our flight to NYC, we flew first class. Now don't jump to
conclusions. With Brian traveling so often, he has frequent
flyer points. We used those points to fly...so it cost us nothing. That made the treatment we received even better. Once we sat down, before take off, a drink is brought to us. Then we are offered two or three choices for our meal. (I choose the
tortellini, it was yummy. Brian said it was probably his favorite for airline food.) While our meal is being prepared, we are brought another drink and some warm mixed nuts. After a hot towel, our meal is served. Notice we have linens and real dishes, nothing
disposable. I could get use to this. With this meal a cake was our dessert. On our flight over, our dessert was a warm chocolate chip cookie.
In NYC we walked, and walked, and walked, and rode the subway to more stops than I can count. Don't get me wrong I loved everything about NYC. We, of course, were exhausted from being
tourists.
On Tuesday, in Greensboro, Brian had work to do. He sat here at this table so he could plug in his computer.
I sat out here relaxing, reading my book, enjoying the sun when ever is would peek through the clouds.
I was able to hear the waterfall that was indoors. Quite relaxing. On Wednesday, Brian had conference calls most of the morning. I made an appointment at the spa for a Swedish massage and a European facial. Can you say "heaven"!?! It was amazing. With the week previous being so busy and tiring. This week in Greensboro could not of come at a better time. All because Brian is an amazing guy and another wanted to recognize it. Keep working hard Brian. It is paying off for both of us!
The only thing in common from the two weeks was the beauty of the temples. We were able to attend the temple twice in one week in two different states. A first for both of us.
This is the temple in Manhattan. On a very busy street corner. One cool thing, as we were walking up out of the subway there it was right in front of us. It took my breath away as I looked up and saw angel Moroni.
Then, on Wednesday night we drove about 80 miles to attend the Raleigh, North Carolina Temple. Another beautiful sight. Both temples are small and you had to call and make an appointment to attend the session. The temple in NC does not rent clothes, but they would lend Brian some pants for the session. We joked on the way home, whose pants did he borrow? what a
sacrifice :O)
What an amazing two weeks we had. I am so blessed to be able to go and play and know all is well at home.
These are the original beams that were cut with an ax. If you look close they look like lincoln logs.
This house was built in 1811. The original house had a basement and two floors and a separate building for the kitchen, although to get to the basement you had to go outside. Later the house was added on that allowed the house to be connected to the kitchen. In the picture you can see the door to the kitchen.
This barn is called a bank barn because it is built into the bank of a hill. The lower part is where they kept the animals, and the top is for wagons and storage.
The green wagon on the right has a false bottom to transport slaves to a safe place. They put the board back in place, where we see the gap, and it looks they are hauling hay. It's a tight place, but I bet two or three could fit in there.
