Cruising the Outer Banks

Here's a gorgeous pic taken on the 7 AM ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island. This was a peaceful, serene trip with calm water, mild air, and obviously gorgeous scenery. The outer banks are spacious, with vast beaches and few people, especially out of season. You really feel like you're at sea; to the east, the Atlantic stretches to infinity. To the west, Pamlico Sound seems to do likewise; the mainland is about 25 miles away, and the terrain is flat, so you can't see land in either direction.

Another plus is that you see beautiful sunrises over the ocean, and beautiful sunsets over the sound. It's really quite nice.

I stayed at a motel right on the ocean with a superb view of the surf. There was a fine deck where you could skull a drink, eat chips, and enjoy the ocean. Also a fridge and a microwave; wish I could have stayed a week! This time of year you can rent a large house with an ocean view, a pool, and a pool table for about a thousand a week or even a little less. Reckon I'll do that one of these years.