This year marked the largest group we've had join us for our annual trip to Cape Lookout National Seashore. After Rebecca and I endured the biting flies last season, we were a bit worried that the same fate might await us this year. Luckily, the wind was constant, and the horseflies were minimal.
An early ferry on Friday morning netted us a full day on the beach. Turtle nesting closures for the driveable section of beach near our cabin meant that we set two camps. One a short walk over the dunes with two canopies, and another just a short drive up the beach where the other three trucks setup.
Rebecca and I walked to the second camp after enjoying ours for a bit, and eventually Lindsay & Chris met us there also. Warren welcomed us with some delicious Tiki drinks and the group spent most of the afternoon there before heading to Warren & Summer's cabin for dinner.
On Saturday, our caravan of vehicles drove to the lighthouse and historic town.
After those attractions, Joey & Taylor continued their drive to the point while our vehicle played in the ocean for a bit before heading back to the house for a quick lunch. After some nutrition, I drove the Subaru to the encampment of Warren and Ryan's trucks where we broke out the boogie boards for a group session in the waves.
That night, Joey & Taylor handled dinner and Chris started us a fire on the beach. We discovered that the crabs make their appearance at night too!
On Sunday, Warren & Summer and Ryan & Tessa boarded the ferry to the mainland. After they were gone, the rest of us headed back to the beach for a third day in the sun & surf.
Later in the day, we experienced a light rain which calmed the wind and ushered in a more stagnant and oppressive heat. We decided to change our ferry the next day to an earlier departure since the cooperative weather seemed to be at an end.
Overall, though, the trip was a great success and I think everyone in our group of ten enjoyed themselves 😊
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