Blogs from Manteo, North Carolina, United States, North America

The Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is on the northern end of Roanoke Island, not far from the town of Manteo. It is considered to be the location of an earthwork redoubt associated with the English expeditions sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584-1587. Archaeological work concluded a defensive earth fort was probably constructed during the 1585 expedition. It was reconstructed by the National Park Service in 1950. Near the fort there is evidence of a site where metallurgical work took place. The location of the main colony of 1587, known as the Roanoke Colony, the famous "Lost Colony," has not been found, but evidence is strong that it was in this area. We toured the Visitor Center first. One exhibit displays a room with 16th century English paneling, evoking a space where Sir Water Raleigh ... read more

Bonjour à tous Juste en confidence mon souper d'hier au soir: soupe aux crabes et cakes chauds aux crabes. Quand c'est pizza je ne fanfaronne moins. Ce matin en ouvrant l' ordi, sur la page info, j'essaie de rester informé sur ce qui ce passe en France, je vois que l' Hermione est arrivée aux US. Pdj, douche et j' oublie complètement cette info. Je parts vers 8h direction l' Outer Bank. je devais avoir fait une cinquantaine de km, Jean Noel me téléphone et me parle de l' Hermione, qui devrait être dans le même coin que moi. Après avoir raccroché, je cherche Yortown sur ma carte, c'est tellement petit, que j'ai mis un bon moment à trouver. Ca ne parait pas très loin de Norfolk, le gps va me répondre. 70km-1 h. La fibre ... read more