Day 1 - Kewlona

Well we all made it (just!) to Kewlona... Kathy, Bruce, Derek and Joan met us at the airport, and gave us a very warm welcome. The sun was also shining which was an added bonus.

Sue, Derek, Penny, Kieran, Kathy, Doug & Me on arrival!

The Manteo Resort is amazing, set on the lake with the most overwhelming views, to say it is beautiful is an understatement!!!! We checked in with ease and settled into the hotel, before heading to Kathy’s house for our orientation session. WOW! Kathy laid on a feast - local smoked salmon (the best I have ever tasted!), home made dips (the jalapeno and artichoke was scrummy!), salad with goats cheese (a new one for me) and buffalo ribs (which were so tender and delicious!). This was my first challenge, because normally I’m a bit reluctant to try new food, but I have made a promise to give new things ago and I am sure glad that I did!!!

The itinerary looks fantastic a great combination of vocational visits (planning departments, architects and developers for me), cultural activates and social events. Our first presentation is tomorrow in Vernon, where we hear we will be presenting to 120 people – I’m sure they will be kind!

So the jet lag is catching up with me – I awoke at 3:30am, and stayed in bed trying to force sleep for as long as possible – I made it to 5:30am when I had to get up and go for a walk! The lake was so calm and peaceful, and whilst there was a chill in the air, it was great to just take some time out to take it all in.

So it’s now just coming up to 7am and soon time for breakie. I have a chilled morning planned followed by an exciting afternoon (but more about that later!).

Right, time for more caffine!!!

TTFN
Sarah
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