A welcome breather - Pinehurst, NC

A little break before we continue onward

Four amusement parks in seven days takes a toll, and we were really looking forward to taking a day off and visiting our friends Barry and Maura Lerman in beautiful Pinehurst, North Carolina.

We landed at Moore County Airport (KSOP) where Barry rescued us from what would have been very high fees imposed by the airport due to the imminent US Open, which is to be held in Pinehurst starting the following week. Barry let us use his hangar and his fuel price deal. Thank you, Barry!

After a very pleasant lunch and a tour of the township, we went to their lovely home on a private lake. Sore ribs and all, Patricia braved the mighty waters and enjoyed an afternoon kayak on the lake.

Barry and Gordon nerded out setting up automatic fuel file shenanigans on Barry's computer.  That evening, the Lermans treated us to a very nice dinner at a local restaurant.

On Wednesday, we relaxed and enjoyed the day off, and, after lunch together, we bid the Lermans adieu and flew on to our next destination, Charlotte, NC (a very brief flight). 

Thank you so much, Barry and Maura!