VISITING NEW BERN
A little weekend getaway
January 15 and 16, 2010
A HISTORIC TOWN
Using CFSA’s (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association) 2010 Commercial Organic Production Conference as
an excuse to drive to the East Coast, we drove to New Bern, the second oldest town in North Carolina.
New Bern’s city flag honors the mother-daughter relationship with Berne, Switzerland.
RIVER TOWN
New Bern is situated at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers.
THREE HUNDRED YEARS
2010 marks 300 years since New Bern was founded. To celebrate, forty-four sculptured, fiberglass Bears, bears were created decorated by local artists. Camille stands next to “TaBearna” and the patriotic “Flag Bearer” stands outside the courthouse.
UNBEARABLY CUTE BEARS EVERYWHERE
We found the cutest bears everywhere we walked, including the “Har-Bear Town Racquet Cub” and “Neuseopoly” Bear, sponsored by Neuse Realty.
SIREN CALL OF THE SEA
The real reason we decided to make this trip was that it put us within striking distance of the Atlantic Ocean. After a great breakfast at the Harmony House Bed and Breakfast, we drove over to pay our respects. Both Bob and Camille spent their childhood years on the coast and feel the need to touch salt water once in awhile.