we're back from our island

i don't even know where to begin. we had such an amazing time and discovered such a gem, that i can barely process everything i want to tell you! let me just say that it was absolutely gorgeous; an island that hasn't been excavated, or built up with hotels and restaurants, and is just pure, natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. i'm not sure of the exact number of people that were on the island while we were, but i can tell you that we pretty much just saw the same 8-10 people maybe once a day each day we were there, so it definitely feels like you're on your own private island!

we went down a day early so that we could explore beaufort, nc and morehead city, nc before we took the 1 hour ferry ride over to the island. sadly, we barely took any pictures or videos (i think it's because we were so busy conch shell collecting, birdwatching and sleeping), but here are a few from our day on the mainland.

chris and i have already decided that we're going to make this our new vacation spot, but because of the undiscovered and uninhabited quality of the island, and the fact that the people who have been going there for 30 years like to keep it hush hush, i can't say too much about it! once the rain passes and i can see sunlight again, i'm going to try to get some pictures of the treasures i came home with!

i hope you've had a good week since we last chatted. have you done anything exciting or taken any trips lately?

10 comments:

  1. this place sounds amazing! i love the first photo, you guys look like you're having a great time. can't wait to see more... I'll admit I even want to take a trip here now ;)

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  2. also I love that it's 2010 and there is still an undeveloped, pristine beach island somewhere in the US. it gives me hope.

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  3. That looks idyllic - I love September holidays. I grew up on a little Scottish island (although not quite that small) so kind of know what you mean about feeling like you have the place to yourself.

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  4. Your vacation sounds like a dream. I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)

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  5. hat a perfect getaway and such cute photos!!!

    i've missed you! no trips except my first NFL game near DC :) and! we added a new pup to our family :) her name is stella and I LOVE her!!! a little shih-tzu. Max knew there was only a matter of time before i came home with one ;) ha!

    ps. i'm hosting a giveaway and something tells me you might like it.... LOL XO

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  6. awww how lucky you are to find such a place. sounds really charming and special. i just came back from my honeymoon to the west coast (i live in new jersey). we visited san francisco, yosemite, portland, and seattle and it was absolutely magical. i fell deeply in love with san francisco and yosemite. the mountain ranges, the pacific ocean, the pink skies, and so much more. glad to hear you had such a great trip!

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  7. I can't complain too much b/c I do live on a little island and am about 10 minutes from the beach, but the only travel lately was on a work trip. We're hitting FL next month, though. Moorehead is really nice. Glad you enjoyed!

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  8. We used to go to Emerald Isle every summer.North Carolina beaches are flawless....Missed ya!

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  9. glad you're back safe and had a wonderful time... it's so bittersweet coming home from a vacay... i always just want to throw all technology out the window - it's so nice being without it. ahhhh i often wish we could go back to 'simpler' times...
    it sounds like you and chris had a relaxing, simple, yet blissful time.
    much much love

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