can you keep a secret?

chris and i had originally planned to go to florida for our anniversary trip, and visit several places in our week there. because of some issues with chris' job, we weren't sure we could still make the trip, but we wanted to do something for our anniversary. i mean, it's 10 years, and that's a big one! so chris did some researching and found a relatively unknown gem...shhhhh! cape lookout national seashore in north carolina is probably the last beach on the east coast that isn't commercialized and overrun with crappy tourist shops and hotels...

images from google

aside from a lighthouse and an abandoned historic colony that dates back to the 1600's, there is no sort of civilization on these islands. what is there: wild horses, shorebirds, dolphins, humpback whales and three species of sea turtles! the time we'll be going is right at the end of the baby turtles making their way to the ocean, so fingers crossed we'll see some! seriously, could this be any more perfect for me? uninhabited islands full of animals? it's too good to be true! so chris and i will pack up the camper and drive the 5 or 6 hours there, then we have to get on a ferry that takes us a few miles across the sound until we reach our island. i seriously cannot wait!

in other exciting news... remember how i told you about going to get ice cream on sunday at one of pop's favorite places? well, while we were there, i saw someone get a dreamsicle soft serve cone, and i swear i must have been foaming at the mouth. i love anything orange flavored, and i've been about to die to go back and try one. today, i made it my lunch. and it was glorious!

20 comments:

  1. that sounds and looks like the PERFECT place for you! did chris pick it out on his own or did you help him? i'm sure you'll have a fantastic time - when are you going?
    happy ten year!
    gazillionbillioninfinity

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  2. chris picked it out all by himself! he actually only told me we should go there eventually, but i decided that we had to go there for our anniversary (because florida just might be too expensive). we're leaving on september 18th and staying for a week! our anniversary is on september 30th, but of course you gotta plan around aunt flo. bleh.

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  3. OMG this place sounds amazing. I will have to go out there next time I am in North Carolina visiting my parents

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  4. This looks so wonderful! I'm sure you'll have such a beautiful time.
    10 years..congrats :))))

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  5. 10 years! wowza!!!!! wild horses and animals everywhere sounds beyond amazing <3

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  6. i live in florida and i can tell you that this place looks ten times better than any beach down here. hope you have a wonderful time!

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  7. looks perfect, congrats on the 10 years!

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  8. that sounds marvelous! take me with? ;)

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  9. this sounds amazing and so magical. wow.

    happy anniversary- you're right, 10 years is a big one! our 4 year anniversary is coming up in sept. and i can hardly believe it. goes by so fast!

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  10. 10 years! wow.
    that looks like such a great place...

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  11. Aw, that sounds like the best place to enjoy your anniversary! I'm bummed you're not coming to FL because maybe we could've met, but this place sounds perfect for you. I hope you get to see some turtles!

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  12. These are gorgeous shots! And congratulations on 10 years!

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  13. Congrats! And wow. That place looks perfect. More than perfect. Ideal!

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  14. I'm not usually too terribly big on ice cream, but that sounds heavenly.

    In fact, everything in this post sounds heavenly.

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  15. Sounds amazing! Congratulations on 10 years!
    Once when I was little I saw like a group of baby turtles make their journey to the sea. It was magical.

    Hopefully you'll get to see it too!

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  16. Hi! I just found your blog via biscuit! It's great! That beach sounds great, too!

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  17. this sounds like the most perfect place to spend your 10 year! i'm super excited for you and i'm sure you're going to have such a great time. fingers crossed that you'll see some baby turtles!!!

    xo!

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  18. 10 years, happy anniversary. Looks like you had a nice trip in the end! Daisy Dayz Home

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  19. Your blog hasn't been popping up in my box for a month, and it's really annoying me because it's just about my favorite ever!
    This was lovely, I am wowed by the beauty of that first picture. You always take, or even just post, the best shots.
    I'm glad my computer has stopped being ridiculous so I can finally read your glorious blog again!

    Much Love Danielle,
    Norah xxx

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  20. We went to Rodanthe, not far from there last summer.
    It is my favorite place in the whole world! You seriously feel like you are just in the middle of the ocean.
    here are a few photos
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatannaloves/sets/72157622524272418/

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