HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
to all you Dads out there!
I do believe Mark has had a great Father's Day.......what's not to like about being on his boat on a spectacular day in the Carolinas and docking at Bald Head Island, NC. I had never heard of this island, but oh my..............it's 14 miles of pristine beaches about 3 miles from Southport and full of beautiful homes, a few shops and restaurants. But the real draw for us to come here was that there is no motorized vehicles (except for the service ones).....so, you can rent golf carts, ride bikes or walk.
We had ham//cheese omelets, fresh berries and toast for breakfast and then we were off around 10:30. arriving here at 2:00. North Myrtle Beach is only a few miles from the NC border and from then on, it was home after home - now we know why folks want to explore the beaches of NC.....beautiful BIG beach houses and they are everywhere!!!!
One thing I forgot to mention yesterday was all the golf courses we passed along the intracoastal in the Myrtle Beach area which boasts at having 250+ courses!
We had a fantastic lunch at Mojo's on the water.....Mark had seafood gumbo and iceberg wedge salad. I had fresh flounder tacos......but the real surprise was that they had chocolate lava cake on their menu! WOW..... Mark's very favorite dessert and it was a winner!!!!
We took off on our bikes and checked out this island with its beautiful tree-lined and paved roads. Rode 5 miles and stopped at 3 fantastic shops and the market which was very cool with lots of specialty foods and wines.
So.....in the few hours since we've been here, we've fallen in love with Bald Head Island and planning to stay till Tuesday - tomorrow lots more biking coming up and there's a road following the Atlantic, so......
Mark was talking to a guy who lives here and he said July 4th and on, it is crazy with tourists and no golf carts or bikes are available for rental....glad we're missing all those crowds!
Mark enjoyed phone calls from the kids and grandsons.....thinking back to one year ago and he was with his Dad. Mine has been gone for 2 Fathers' Days now. We sure miss our "Dear ole Dads!!!
Fathers Day - 2012
Went for a walk this evening past the beautiful beach homes and then watched the sunset with a glass of wine on Catrina's bridge.....oh, what a neat place this is!!!
Sun setting on Bald Head Island
and cheers to a GREAT Dad and Grandpa
Walking the docks at Bald Head
And now for one more treat....
Our Cool Dude
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