Ever just need to get away? DirtMan and I did, and it was wonderful. We stopped a few times for photogenic purposes on our way to our weekend destination, Ocracoke Island. Weather was perfect, moderate with a gentle breeze and gorgeous clouds for photography. We dug our toes into some cool damp sand and got splashed by some wild waves. All was good; the water and the breeze were refreshing. We took our bikes along to do some exploring. We shopped and checked out some restaurants as well. We even got to enjoy a free Motown concert from the condo deck! We were able to appease our fun and adventuresome side while relaxing our bodies and souls. We now understand the term “Ocracoma”. I had a hard time choosing only a few photos…hope you enjoy them.
Our first stop was Bodie Lighthouse. This also happened to be the stop for 100 bicyclists participating in the “mountains to coast” ride.
Another shot of Bodie
Trail at Bodie for viewing the wetlands, waterfowl, and rear of Bodie
It was a glorious day for clouds.
Surf’s up and the birds are feasting!
Fishing Pier at Avon
Fishing pier at Frisco which was damaged (and irreparable) in a hurricane a few years back.
View from the other side of the Frisco pier
Taken from the condo window
View from the condo
An Ocracoke sunset
As she slips away…
Sunset photo bomb by the Ocracoke ferry!
Is he chasing the sunset, too?
…and the lighthouse lights up.
Just an island view
Ocracoke Lighthouse in the daytime
From the other side of the island looking back at the condo
Another shot looking across the water
Grabbed a photo opportunity while waiting for the ferry home…love sea oats!
Made it back to Hatteras just in time for the sunset
Love this seascape at dusk
Love the colors here
…another day is done!
Bonus pic: This is the only night shot I took of the Ocracoke Lighthouse, and it was taken with my cell phone.
Suzi, every single one of these shots is FAB!!! What gorgeous illustrations of your island adventure. Thanks for sharing. Brought back memories of our visit to Ocracoke.
Thanks, Nancy. We hadn’t been since 2007; lots of changes, yet much still the same. Absolutely still as gorgeous and peaceful. And my favorite store, “Mermaid’s Folly” is still there.
Is Mermaid’s Folly where you saw the Copper Mermaids? Sounds like a fun store and a fun trip.
No, they had some wooden ones and wall plaques (which DirtMan purchased one for me!) there. The copper mermaids were at The Island Ragpicker. It really was a fun trip.
Sounds and looks like a great trip . . . and you have a souvenir!
🙂
Your choices were great. I can only imagine how breathtaking the one’s that didn’t ‘make this cut’ are! Indeed, a beautiful stretch of the Atlantic coast.
It’s had to take a bad picture with such gorgeous scenery. However, I did fuzz up a few!
These are all such beautiful photos. I really get a feel for your lovely area of the world. Thank you for the little break from my hot, dry, parched land
You’re welcome. 🙂 It is gorgeous. I love seeing your photos of your area, too.
Majestic and peaceful. These photographs are stunning. Glad you got to enjoy some time away.
That it is. We so enjoyed it.
Suzi, each and everyone of these photographs are MAGNIFICENT!
*thunderous applause*
Especially loved the ones of the lighthouse, the pier, and the ones of the sunset.
“Sunset photo bomb by the Ocracoke ferry!”
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I can tell, just from these images that you and Dirtman had a wonderful time! Thanks so much for sharing!
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We did have a great time and hope to go again.
oh thank you for sharing so many pics. Made me feel like I was following you around the island. Glad you had a lovely time away.
Glad you enjoyed.
stunning photos and amazing journey 🙂
Was well enjoyed.
Great photos! I can imagine how great the weekend was. 🙂
Loved it.
life at it’s best in those peaceful moments, and wow! the photos are amazing … love the perspective.
Yes! I look forward to many more of those moments!
One of my favorite places. Beautiful shots.
It is an amazing place.
How lucky you and Dirtman are to have gone to such a relaxing, picturesque place for your vacation! Every photo here is simply beautiful — the scenery and the colors are gorgeous. Now you’ve gone and made me want to get away, too!!
We are blessed.
What a beautiful escape!
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It sure was!
I can see why you’d have trouble narrowing down the photos! From what you selected, it looks so peaceful- just beautiful! I love lighthouses…. we don’t see those in Arizona, haha!
No, you don’t see those in Arizona…but we don’t have those towering mountains of stone formations.
What beautiful photos! thank you for a mini-vacation.
You are certainly welcome.
Beautiful pictures I need to go back to Ocracoke. I haven’t been in over 30 years!
It had been a while for us too, but no that long.
That surf looks a little angry…but those sunset shots are stunning! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing these island shots with us! I’m sure you’re all rested and recharged now, right? xo
It was a bit on the angry side!