On the Beach

Veteran's Day dawned clear but windy and cold. It wasn't easy to walk along the beach and if the sun hadn't been shining, it would have been down right unbearable.

I don't know what type of animal this backbone belonged to, but there ya go. Later on we found what appeared to be the skull of the same creature but there was no way to be sure. In fact, we found lots of body parts along the surf's edge that day.

The claw! You're afraid of the claw...you don't want the claw to touch you. [What movie?] And of course down further you'll see the horseshoe "crab." Horseshoes are not really crabs, ya know.

I did managed to find a few new shells to add to the tropical-theme painted glass that sits on my bathroom counter. That was the whole purpose behind the beach trip besides being close to the water.

Upon leaving Fort Macon, Andy & I decided to go to the Beaufort waterfront. There were a lot of empty boat slips but the one ship I wanted to see was there.

The Lookout Cruises Katamaran is a 45 foot dream. We've taken the sunset cruise before and it was just fabulous. There's nothing like feeling the wind pull you through the water. No loud engines, no gas fumes, nothing - just the breeze & the water. A person can't beat that with a stick! Andy and I promised each other to do the Lookout Cruise soon. It is a day-long journey to the Cape Lookout lighthouse.

Once upon a time, we owned an 18 foot katamaran. We sailed from Radio Island to the lighthouse and back one day, escorted by dolphin for most of the trip out. It was a long arduous journey, but well worth it. The water out of Radio Island is so green and clear. Well, it was then. I don't know if it still is.

Andy and I rounded out our day at Texas Steakhouse in Morehead. Later that same day, Beth & I left for "Fairhaven" and the Rennaisance faire. But that is another story!