Year of the Meg: Beaches

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Friday, January 18th

Friday, January 18th

Today we leave the island! We got out at 9:30 and had a chance to explore the little village. Most of the shops were closed but we did get to hit a few little nik nak shops. On the way home I got to read 75% of a book called "Twenty Boy Summer" by Sarah Ockler. I wanted a young teen/adult novel that had a love vibe. No, I am not interested in books like Twilight but I do enjoy a good love story. Thus why my favorite movie of all time is....The Princess Bride!

A few weeks before I left for Ocracoke Island, I came across a show called "Show the States got their shapes." On one of the episodes it discussed the dialect of Ocracoke island. I was so excited to discover this work chart for local slang. =)

Came across some of these babies in one of the local shops. You could have a bit of history for $200! I did pick up some awesome t-shirts (size medium for the FIRST TIME EVER!) and a necklace.

I LOVED my stay at Ocracoke and it really taught me about the island lifestyle. Not being in the rush to get anywhere and enjoying the moment. This trip has really taught me a lot about my lesson planning for school. I feel more organized and ready to take on the new semester!

Wednesday, January 16th

Wednesday, January 16th

What another beautiful day! I cannot believe that it's almost 70 degrees here on the island. A perfect day to explore my new surrounds and adoptive home.

And that I did!

I started my adventure by visiting the Ocracoke Light House. This 215 year old light house is not open to the public. The very top of it consists of a one man hatch for the light house keeper to come in and out of it.

After a trip to the light house, we went to Springer's Point. The home of Blackbeard and where he was beheaded. Also the home to some very amazing scenes along the island. I'm so glad places like this are protected!