Many of you know that we spent the last week of June on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Let me say now that if I could afford to live there all spring, summer & fall, I would. It is absolutely breath taking. We stayed in a large home right on the beach between the picturesque towns of Duck, TimbuckII & Corolla NC. These towns are a shoppers paradise with beautifully handcrafted gift items & unique OBX (Outer Banks) souvenirs. Of course, a trip to the beach isn’t complete without the customary tasting of salt water taffy & homemade fudge, so we all enjoyed a little of each. I am convinced that these delicacies taste even better in the salty air than in dry West Texas, but maybe it is just because I love the ocean so much.
We spent our days surf fishing, body surfing, boogie boarding, digging for sand crabs, walking along the beach, bike riding, kayaking & lounging on the beach. Jesse & David went out deep sea fishing with my 2 brothers, my dad & my cousin-in-law Tracy mid-week. Poor Jesse was very ill, even with motion sickness pills, but still managed to catch a few Tile fish. The men came back with a total of 250 lbs of Yellow fin (Ahi) Tuna, Tile fish & Dolphin fish (Mahi Mahi). They really provided for their women folk well that night! It was fish heaven. A few days later, my brother Danny took many of the clan out on a boat in the sound to go crabbing. They brought back some nice specimens that were a part of Danny’s Ciopino (Italian fish soup) that evening. I must say that my brother is one awesome chef. Everyone loved that soup.
We also enjoyed visiting the Wright Brother’s Museum at Kitty Hawk. It was very interesting to see where flight first took place as well as view life size replica’s of the first glider & first powered airplane. We then visited the Currituck light house, an unpainted brick structure still in use today. The children & I were also able to get up close & personal with the Wild Mustangs at the end of Currituck. All of which were great learning opportunities for our homeschool.
In all, it was a very eventful week & one that I know we will not soon forget. I have many pictures to share, some I took, but many that my family took & I must wait to receive. Look for them to appear soon.
I would recommend a vacation to the Outer Banks to any beach lover. It was amazing!
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I never got to go to the outer banks, but my son went in grade school for his class trip.
We did spend time on one the southern beaches, Carolina Beach. It was a nice, peaceful family spot.
Lala, I would say that if you ever get a chance, you should go visit. There are a ton of hotels in the area if a vacation home rental doesn’t work for you or your family. My husbands family went to the Outer banks for a family reunion in 2007 & they stayed at the Ramada. It was, according to them, a great time.
Maybe we need an assignment to NC.
I know there is a base in Myrtle Beach SC. That is close! LOL
I really had forgotten how much I love the ocean & beach. I have so many memories of our times at the beach growing up.
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