Day 41 Exploring Norfolk

Started the morning by going through the Lightship Museum. These were boats that were used like lighthouses to guide the ships away from shoals. They were manned by 5 - 8 seamen. The US discontinued the use of them in the mid-'80's when technology replaced their need. We followed that up with a trip through the Arts Center. Their exhibits were on Folk and Kite Art. Some of the kites were very complicated and they all flew. Then we took the ferry to Norfolk. First we explored the Nauticus Museum which tells the history of the Navy. The destroyer, Wisconsin, is moored out back. Hell's Kitchen was our lunch destination - $1. beers and Seafood Nachos. They top their nachos with assorted seafoods like crab meat and, instead of salsa, they drizzle she-crab soup all over the mixture then top it with melted cheese, shredded lettuce and tomato. Very unusual and god-awful good! After nourishment, we were off to the MacArthur Memorial. The collection is housed in the old courthouse which is stately and massive. The museum documents MacArthur's entire life and is very informative about all the conflicts he participated in. I didn't realize he was President of the 1928 Olympics, because of his dedication to physical fitness. One of the most awe inspiring things on display was the piece of the deck where the Japanese Empiror stood when he signed the  "instrument of surrender" ending WWII.  Douglas and his second wife are entombed in the museum - yes, buried right there in the middle of the foyer. When they closed, we ferried back to our boat. By the way, all of these attractions were free.  Madi and Cam arriving tonight.  Not sure what's in store for us tomorrow.