The team at Marshes Light have been gracious enough to allow me to document our family vacation on the Beach Road to Manteo Blog. Over the next several days, the Nelson Family will post our daily discoveries and experiences in Manteo, NC.
Our family has always loved North Carolina and this year we wanted to spend our spring break in the historic heart of the Outer Banks. Manteo is just what we were looking for—a great combination of history, beach, boating, dining, and plenty of family entertainment.
DAY 1 – Tuesday, April 7th
We spent the morning at Roanoke Island’s Festival Park. Between the museum, the demonstrations at the “settlement,” and the tour of the Elizabeth II (a working replica of a 16th century sailing vessel, the kids were having so much fun, they didn’t realize how much they were learning about the local history. The lunch conversation at Poor Richard’s Sandwich Shop was focused on the Outer Banks rich history.
A first hand look inside the Elizabeth II
Libby and Lucy wearing 16th century dresses
The Nelson Family (minus Mom aka the photographer) aboard the Elizabeth II
Ben, Lucy and Libby on top of a log used for canoes by island’s Native Americans
Check back tomorrow for more of the Nelson Family’s “Daily Discoveries” at Marshes Light!
