Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Fun in the Sun…and A lot More
The women of the Asheboro Home took a trip to Indian Beach April 13-18. It was a joint venture, vacationing with the women from Lanier Home and the men from Mercer Home. The trip was a week filled with sight seeing, shopping, eating, and fun in the sun, with a little bit of relaxation for all three group homes.
The trip began Wednesday April 13, leaving from the home early in the morning and arriving at the beach house in time for lunch and a little relaxation on the beach. Thursday the women enjoyed a tour of Fort Macon in the morning, walking and enjoying the sun on the beach in the afternoon. On Friday, a 1 ½ hour boat tour on the Crystal Coast Lady was planned which included lunch on board the seventy-five foot, all aluminum custom design super cruiser and boat tour of the inter-coastal waterway which included sights of the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks. After the boat tour, a walk through the historic town of Beaufort and a history of Blackbeard, his house, the waterway lookout, and a tour through an old grave yard in Beaufort ended the afternoon. On Saturday, the residents went shopping, visited the NC Aquarium which included the chance to touch the alligators and stingrays, then dinner at the local seafood buffet satisfied the hungry residents. Sunday, the residents enjoyed Putt Putt, did more shopping, watched kite flying on the beach, and one last chance to lie out on the beach. Sunday evening ended with an ice cream sundae party with sundaes that were made to order.
With a total of twenty-two people, including staff, this beach trip was a trip to remember. Everyone had a great time getting to know one another, cooking together and just having fun, enjoying each other’s company. This will definitely be something to look forward to next year! 