Spending my second night in North Carolina, although three weeks ago I was in the mountains and this time I`m at the coast. In Washington to be exact, after a long drive up from Charleston. Stopped at myrtle beach on the way, which was a dump, and New Bern, which was a delight. A lovely position on the river with parks and gardens. Arrived to late to tour the old royal governors palace but had a good look around the town. Christmas decorations everywhere, they don`t do these things by half. Passed one house which had an entire field covered with various animals made out of fairy lights. The electric bill must be frightening.