A day trip to historic Greensboro
Although I hadn't heard of this city before moving to the US, whilst there I heard of it several times and thought it worth a visit.
It is the home of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum which tells the story of the struggle of the civil rights movement. It was definitely an eye opener as we learned about the the events in 1963 when more than two thousand African Americans silently marched in the city.
We were able to stand beside the Woolworth counter, which saw the act of a non violent protest against the racially segregated lunch counter in the store, by a small group of African American students. Their actions had a lasting impact, forcing Woolworths and other establishments to change their segregation policies.
Not all our visits result in beautiful photos of mountains, lakes or stunning American scenery. Sometimes the greatest impact is the lasting impression on the heart and mind. The Greensboro four - the young students who first staged the silent sit in at the lunch counter, said, ''Let's all sit together, as human beings should."' They are just simple words and for me are as important now as when they were uttered over sixty years ago. We need to strive to recognise the similarities between us all and our rights as human beings and value each other with all our differences.
We enjoyed a short wander round the small city and a bite to eat before heading back to Concord with yet another interesting day trip behind us.
Richard is always on the look out for clothes which are a little bit different. I think he was gutted that he couldn't actually take home these eye catching, international trousers.


















