On to Fort Fisher in Kure Beach, NC

We headed for Fort Fisher next.  We have been touring the area and discovered quite a bit about this fort and it's significant role during the Civil War.  We took a ferry to Southport and did some touring there as well.  It's quite scenic and relaxing.

Of course, we started out this adventure finding a place to eat along the beach.  This "Taco Joint" is owned by our dear friend Griff's nephew.  Griff was with us at Gregg's retirement.  The food was fantastic and the views...great! 

These 2 guys were a little close to our dinner!  We had to send them on their way...

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The second day we caught a ferry to Southport and toured like tourists :)  This ferry was the first we have taken our truck on.  The ferry pilot maneuvered the boat flawlessly. 

Spud was pretty good with his photo bomb as we waited to load.

A short 25 minutes later we offloaded. 

We found Fort Johnston.  It stands on its original site.  Here is a link for a lot of interesting information.  ​

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www.ncpedia.org/fort-johnston

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A grocery store display included some interesting items.

We didn't go inside this building...we'll wait for the proper season :)

Lunch time at a local, and very popular, restaurant.  The food was very, very tasty!

We finished up the day with a visit to the original Fort Fisher.

We'll be on our way to Nags Head, on the Outer Banks, tomorrow.