Exploring

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Wild horse “Wild Horse of Corolla Beach”

Oh, my gosh…what a gorgeous day it was yesterday on the Outer Banks! Sunny and 73, it was filled with sun, sand, and surf. We headed to the north end of the island where you can drive out on the beach for miles. There are wild horses up there and although we seemed to drive forever, we only saw two. It was stunning (and a little nerve-wracking) driving so close to the thunderous waves. Mr. FixIt has told me stories about people getting stuck in the sand and I was sure we would, but he is an excellent driver, has done it many times, and I trust him completely. The nice weather drew crowds to the beach and no one had a bit of trouble.

Terns “Terns on Corolla Beach”

Corolla Beach Lighthouse “Corolla Beach Lighthouse”

Taxidermied owls “Taxidermy at Wildlife Education Center, Corolla Beach Lighthouse”

As we headed south back to the condo, we stopped at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Wildlife Education Center. We returned by early afternoon, packed a picnic supper, and headed for the beach. We sat and nibbled on various cheese we had purchased the day before and watched the waves as the tide came in. Finally, a thunderstorm blew in and we made it back to the condo just before the skies opened. Thunder crashed for a good half hour. I took advantage and had a nap. When I awoke, the sun was just a half hour away from setting so we drove over to the sound. The storm left enough clouds for a semi decent show of color. After the sun went down, we drove around for a while and got an ice cream. It was another perfect day in North Carolina.

Sunset, Duck, NC “Sunset over the Sound, Duck, NC”

I believe I could live down south…maybe even a little further south, like South Carolina. It would be nice to be within an easy drive to the beach and have less snow and cold to contend with. I don’t think I could do Florida full time. It’s entirely too hot in the summer. Two more beautiful days here! ❤️

“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬