Yesterday was a GREAT day! We loaded up in 2 cars & left Island Jewel around 9:30, drove to Buxton and stopped at the Orange Blossom to pick up some Apple Uglies for the ferry ride. Had to wait about 30 minutes for the ferry, but it was such a beautiful day, we just walked around the docks, marina and shops. We ate our Apple Uglies while crossing Hatteras Inlet, sharing our breakfast with the seagulls.
Once on Ocracoke Island, we stopped at the pony pens and some of the group went over to the beach - Susie finally saw her dolphins!!! Wending our way down island, we met back up at the lighthouse ...... thank goodness Susie had packed walkie-talkies, so each car load was able to keep track of the other. The lighthouse was open, and a lady talked about the history of the light. Very interesting ..... I had never been in Ocracoke light before. We then shopped a bit, walked around the village looking at the sites, then went to the Jolly Roger for a bite of lunch. Talk about the perfect atmosphere for a seafood lunch.
We ferried back to Hatteras Island, delighting in the antics of the dolphins frolicing around the ferry. They really put on a show for us! It was better than Sea World! After a leisurely drive back up island, we watched the sunset over the sound. Incredible.
Birgit cooked dinner again! Words cannot describe how excellent it was - and the presentation was beautiful. She (& Soren) made 3 courses - the first was a fish pate, second was a gorgeous salad, potatoes with a brown sauce, and a sage rubbed pork loin. Our dessert was a rice and almond pudding-like dish with a cherry sauce. Oh, it was all so GOOD!
See the photos by Jeff & me to view our day! The dinner pics are in the next entry.
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