A good part of the day spend at the North Carolina State fair.
Incredible rides, massive pumpkins (winner at about 1500 pounds), beautiful animals, a one man band, and some culinary delights that are to die for (?). It is amazing what one can fry in this part of the world,… read the photo of the sign.
Left for Southern Pines. In the garden, harvesting sweet potatoes. A visit to the farmers market (with hoola-hoops), and pumpkins as Halloween is close.
I flew over London to Raleigh, the rest of the family with Austrian from Vienna over Washington. One thing in common – none of the backpacks arrived. Mine stayed in London, the rest of the family lost them in Washington….