FTJ, Entry 20: Typhoon on the Banks

We are right on the beach in Rodanthe, NC -- Outer Banks (Cape Hatteras KOA) -- apparently during a particularly windy period. Maybe we ARE in Kansas, Toto! Typhoon-like winds are constant, but the beach and the scenery are spectacular nonetheless. I have to get a photo of the house they used for the Richard Gere/Diane Lane movie, Nights in Rodanthe! We are also down the street from JoBob's, a store featured in the movie.

Beau and I are going to indulge in seafood while we are here -- there goes the budget again.

So I think the winds here are a key reason that nearby Kitty Hawk was selected by the Wright Brothers for the first powered flight in the world.  That, plus there were no nosy press people here  -- I guess there were paparazzi even back then.

We went to the Wright Brothers Memorial and it was really impressive and moving. Those brothers had a dream and they made it happen! What a place.

Some photos from our stay thus far:

Bridge on the way to the Outer Banks

Laura, Buddy and Beau at the beach right at the KOA campsite. Left, Beau and Buddy on steps to the beach with our campsite in the background.

LOVE THIS! Typical Hatteras fishing truck -- with a little extra hanging out of the cooler.

Fishing fleet at Oregon Inlet -- Beau and his boys have fished out of here quite a few times.

Buddy Goes to the Wright Brothers Memorial and Museum

Beau and Buddy at the Wright Brothers memorial

Buddy enjoyed the museum -- and the 30-minute talk given by the park ranger. Yes, we broke the law again, ignoring the "No Pets" rule!

First flight replica statue

Buddy enjoyed his lunch in front of the Wright Brothers memorial. 

Another great day.