Gene had rented a 5 bedroom house with a view of the pier back in July 2021 (BRV- before the RV). Perfect location - and great spot. On Saturday Gina and Irm (my sister who lives in England/Ireland/...) arrived first and then Gene, Chris, Anna and Richard and Liz (R&L) - it was their first visit to OBX.
R&L the first morning having coffee in the hot tub.
Mimosas in the tub
Sunday and Monday we rotated between the beach and the hot tub, and on Tuesday we did the expedition out to Ocracoke. We arrived at the ferry terminal with queues of cars waiting for the ferry, so someone put us onto the new passengers only fast ferry over to Ocracoke - an hour each way, drops you in town and costs $10pp return - a bargain.
Naturally everyone except Irm and I decided they needed to go do the para sailing and lots of fun was had by all.
Wednesday morning R&L headed back to Boston and we had 2 days before Kosta and Julia (Anna's parents) arrived. Between beach, bars and Wings we managed to get ourselves 2 flamingos for the RV - as every RV needs at least 2 pink flamingos....
On Friday night Jack arrived and on Saturday night Charles flew in from where ever he was before - so we were a full house, and that included a very enthusiastic barman.
By Sunday the waves had at least died down to manageable levels - for the previous week there had been rip current warnings every day with large waves and huge surges. Made for some fun body surfing, but definitely could not take the waveski in. Sunday however was perfect with very little wind.
Irm and Gene went out to catch some fish - and got about 10lb of fresh tuna for $40. They went out to Oregon Inlet where all the charter fishing boats come in and 'worked the docks' to see what they can catch.
It fed 10 people for 4 days
from a tuna poke bowl, to tuna tacos and just straight seared tuna steaks - all made on the griddle....
Friday we head back to Boston - Gene, Gina, Chris, Charles and Irm with the RV and Gina's (now Chris') old corolla. At $5/gallon its going to be fun.
It looks awesome here!
ReplyDeleteThe 'normal OBX routine' is absolutely addictive! Added to that the fabulous company, wonderful meals, bookshop visits, pottery painting, apple uglies and puzzle-ing - this was a truly sublime time. Can see why you guys have been going for 10 years. So thrilled I could finally enjoy it with you. Thank you soooo much for an amazing time!!!
ReplyDeleteThe 3 day road trip back to Boston was an eye-opener! And great insight into Kees's Left Whale adventuring. Happy days. Love you guys. Irm xxx