Meredith and I traveled a bit this weekend. We went to Charlotte, NC/SC to see the DEAD SEA SCROLLS. We both wanted to see them since this will be the last time they will ever be in the states, and the next stop, I believe, is Seattle.
The exhibit was wonderful! The displays showed pottery, amulets, baskets, coins, and even dates (the fruit) from 2000 years ago, and then you got to the actual scrolls, and there were about 12 of them. Honestly, it made you want more, but it was simply amazing to be in the presence of such ancient documents; to think and reflect upon all the connections to our faith in the present age. It's actually quite humbling.
After the exhibit, we roamed around the museum (www.discoveryplace.org) and saw some rainforest animals, fish, eels, and an amateur radio exhibit. Then, on recommendation of the radio exhibit director (Mac), we went to see the IMAX movie called "Mystery of the Nile." If you ever get the chance, go see it! It's an amazing story of a crew that rafts the 3,000 miles of the Nile River. WHOA!
That night, we hung out with some friends in Charlotte, and then went to Carowinds (www.carowinds.com)! This would be the second weekend in a row that the two of us were to be in the park. We made the most it! We rode every "big person" coaster at least twice...in some cases three times. The park didn't have that many people there so the lines were short. The day was mostly overcast and breezy so we weren't hot and gross. We spent about five hours there, and rode more than you get to ride in two or three visits most times. If you ever go to Carowinds, the Borg Assimilator is awesome! Absolutely amazing!
Hope your weekend was wonderful, too! I really hope that your husband and kids really took care of you for Mother's Day.
Peace,
CH
PS- Music recommendations--Meredith and I really enjoyed listening to Mercy Me's new CD called, Coming Up to Breathe. Good stuff.
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