NC Outer Banks Beach Trip

My sweet friend Kim invited me along on a beach trip to the North Carolina Outer banks.

The week was magical!

I think this mountain girl is starting to prefer the sea :)

The sand and sea rejuvenated my soul!

We stayed in an area called the "Crystal Coast" and explored the Atlantic Beach Area.

On the first day we explored Fort Macon

I am a sucker for historical details!

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View from the bridge from Moorhead City over to the Island where our hotel was in Pine Knoll Shores.

The second day we drove to Harker's Island and took a ferry out to Cape Lookout. 

The lighthouse was closed for the season but we still still enjoyed exploring! 

This was one of the best days of my life! Only a handful of people were on the whole barrier island. Cold and windy yet such a gorgeous day. It was so peaceful,  just us out walking on the beach picking up shells. One of the first experiences I have thought in a long time, wow I feel happy!

On the third day we went to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and later did some shopping in the little sea side town of Beaufort.

I just loved Nimbus the turtle!

The otters were another favorite!

We enjoyed a yummy seafood lunch at a local place called Sanitary Seafood Fish Market and Restaurant! Yes that is the actual name.

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The view from the restaurant.

On our last day the weather finally warmed up enough for us to spend some time at Fort Macon Beach.

A very happy week I will never forget!