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Weather or Not

9/27/2017

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My plans to visit the Outer Banks for two weeks of relaxation by the sea was a little more like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride than I expected. While I did enjoy 10 days of playing in the sand, cycling the islands, and touring the sites, Mother Nature reminded me every few days who was in charge.

My trip began at Cape Point on Hatteras Island, but after three nights I was moved to higher ground before Hurricane Jose passed by. This was a good thing as I then positioned the homestead behind a sand dune in Frisco, and we survived the 40 mph wind gusts without a glitch.
While I really like the southern towns of the Outer Banks, I had to take a day trip to Ocracoke Island, too. It's the one spot I've seen twice before on the barrier islands, and it's definitely my favorite little spot of all! 

After a week of playing at my new location, Hurricane Maria was on the way! I was given a 24 hour heads-up that the campground was closing and that evacuation was a must. Thankfully, I know where most of the hostels are, and I am now spending my last of 3 nights in Wilmington, NC. Tomorrow, I hit the road again for just an hour's drive back to the tent at a camp near Emerald Isle. 

As crazy as this all sounds, I had a good time in the Outer Banks, and this morning, I had coffee and conversation with gents from Austin & South Korea who are at the hostel, too. Life stays interesting. 
8 Comments
Eileen
9/29/2017 03:07:50 pm

Judy: Envy your travels through the Outer Banks. Spectacular!

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Judy
9/29/2017 08:14:57 pm

Really enjoyable & the local folks are friendly and chatty.

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Anne-Marie
9/30/2017 09:08:25 am

Holy Moley, Ichabod! Those impressive sky alterations certainly capture the wild adventure! More than one free ride, indeed! Despite our beautiful coastline, it's rare to find access to camping in the dunes---enviable locale of sound and smells. Are the numbered historic plaques of Wilmington part of a guided walk--brochure in hand? Reminded me of lovely Museum on the Streets concept in Northampton and in Thomaston.

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Judy
10/2/2017 11:42:54 am

AMG: NO idea what the Ichabod reference means! Yes, the dunes camping was a delight and I just found another that is on the list! I didn't even think to ask for walking brochure though I know there's a variety of walking/carriage tours. I've been to Wilmington so many times now that I tend to take it for granted! j.

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Anne-Marie
10/2/2017 12:22:41 pm

Early Disney film (Bing Crosby sang on it!) called "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad," based loosely on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Judy
10/9/2017 02:06:13 pm

AMG: My entire "Mr. Toad" experience is the Disneyworld ride! Bing Crosby? Was I born yet :) ?

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Claudette
9/30/2017 03:17:57 pm

From beautiful to threatening, you captured it all. Love following your adventures. Enjoy!

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Judy
10/2/2017 11:43:20 am

Claudette -- thanks for following and leaving me notes! J.

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