Reclaiming a ticket that was supposed to be to Iowa, I hustled myself down to the Outer Banks, NC to meet Sally for what felt like a well-deserved vacation. I was impressed by how intensely I miss/love the coast - being near the ocean again cured me of all ailments (at least temporarily). Sunshine (70's!), a nearly full moon, a room spitting distance from the waves, QT with Sally, some Carolina BBQ and more lovely lighthouses than any one person needs... We stayed in Nags Head and ventured as far south as we could to see the Ocracoke Island lighthouse (as well as Hatteras on the way back). I spent some time at the Nags Head Woods (Nature Conservancy hiking trails) and saw a pair of pileated woodpeckers, which made my day and almost made up for my severe lack of bug dope. Finally ended up with a few hours in Norkfolk and spent them at the Botanical Gardens, which was a great way to stretch out pre-flight (it's 5 min from the Norfolk airport).
Sally and I plot to take over the Hatteras lighthouse and thereby rule the world
The Ocracoke lighthouse - got to take a ferry over to the island and see terns, pelicans and porpoises...
Sally and I mugging on the ferry... Salt, wind and sun cheers me up any day.
Self portrait with peacock statue in Norfolk Botanical GardensI am currently paying for the too-short trip by facing the pile of things to do (exams to grade, lab reports, job applications...) that I walked away from on Friday, but it was well worth it.
When we are back in Virginia I need cam to bring me to the beachs in North and South Carolina. Looks like you gals had fun!
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