Whew! Where did August go? In this post, I will summarize a small sampling of where we’ve been and will do a complete post on each stop later. Right off the top, let’s say that August has been a “beach.”
In the most recent post of Easin’ Along, Helen and I left you in Charleston, where we had a delightful week with our two sons and their families. Once we said our goodbyes and exchanged hugs, Helen and I drove back to Knoxville to pick up Dora, our fifth wheel with two new axles and four new tires. Two days and four loads of laundry later, we drove to Columbia, SC, to spend one night at the military campground at Fort Jackson. We rose early the following day and went to Kure Beach, NC, for a seven-night stay at one of my favorite military campgrounds–Blakeslee Air Force Recreation Area.
Once again, the heat was unbearable, so we used the early morning hours to do our beach walking. The sunrise was stunning. The photo at the top is an image of the area of Kure Beach known as the Cochina Outcrop. I’ll explain the significance in a future post. The campground sits adjacent to the Cape Fear River.
After seven days, we moved to Onslow Beach, a private recreation area on the Camp LeJeune Marine Base. We had never visited Onslow Beach before, but this campground deserves a return trip. We walked early every day to avoid the scorching temps. On one of those walks, I picked the largest shark’s tooth I’ve ever found. My tooth chart indicates this one as a tooth from a Great White.
The Marine Aviation at Cherry Point, NC, was next on the itinerary, and we looked forward to it because the reviews were good, and others had recommended it highly. During this visit, we drove to Emerald Isle, NC, to get our “beach fix” and tour the area. We also went to the charming waterfront city of New Bern, NC. Again, more later. Hurricane Idalia was a tropical storm when she passed over Cherry Point and dumped heavy rain on us. We survived.
We’re now on the Outer Banks and camped in a nice campground in Kill Devil Hills. I’ll save that postcard for September.
Despite the heat, we’re having a wonderful time, and Mortimer has adjusted nicely to trailer life. Stay with us–we’re Easin’ Along.
We have only visited the OB overnight once. We stayed in a charming B&B in Manteo, an inlet town founded in 1587. Our weather the three days there was very nice. Can’t beat that fresh breeze and seafood! 😎🏝️
Hello!
We’re loving our time in Kill Devil Hills. The campground is awesome and we’re about 300 yards from a fresh seafood business where we bought shrimp and fish right off the boat. Can’t beat it! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs to Nancy!
Joe, the photos look very inviting, in spite of the heat. Enjoy all that fresh seafood.
Good morning, Suzanne,
The weather finally gave us a break and we’re able to get out and explore the OBX. We’re camping on a peninsula and within walking distance of a fresh seafood market. Picked up fresh seafood right off the boat. All’s well. Thanks for checking in! Have a great Labor Day holiday. Joe
Fresh seafood, daily beach walks and magical sunrises – that all sounds sublime, Joe. That pic at the Outcrop is stunning! Happy to hear that Dora is feeling much better and all of you had a fabulous month!
Hi, Mary!
Sublime is a great way of expressing our situation–better weather and great seafood make for good “glamping!” Have a great Labor Day, and please stay in touch. Joe
Wow, you guys have been busy! So glad you’re having fun and enjoying all of those early morning walks on all of those beautiful beaches. And you found a great white shark tooth! That’s wild! And scary, LOL. I’m glad to know that Mortimer is adjusting well to traveling life. 🙂
Good morning, Laurel,
We’ve been busy and the time has flown by. We begin the journey home tomorrow (slowly) and have a full plate when we get there. Fall is always an active time of the year for us. Mortimer has adjusted fairly well, but he still has a lot of puppy in him and wants to play all the time. Throwing a ball inside of a fifth wheel has its challenges. Have a great week in the new digs, and please stay in touch. Joe
Great beach photos! You probably know that dad loved the Outer Banks of NC most of all.
Good morning!
I’m not sure I knew that, but your Dad was pretty laid back–now I know how he got that way! Have a great weekend. Joe
Joe, Kure and Emerald Isle beaches look beautiful and wonderfully long for walks with Mortimer. Enjoy the fresh seafood. I look forward to your next postcard. Have a great week!
Natalie,
Those beaches are lovely and great for morning walks. We had some great seafood at Kure Beach, and it got better as we moved up the coast. Stay with us. Joe