Hot, sunny and very breezy today. Got the exercising out of the way and after breakfast, we were off on our bikes to explore the island. Rode along many sand dunes, past big beach homes and shopped a bit more at Maritime Market Place. We stopped at the turtle conservatory, (they have lots of nature activities for the kids) and had a water break at the Pelicatessen (just like a Delicatessen). A big chunk of the time we were on tree-lined roads, but in the sun, it was hot! So.....after 11 miles we were back on Catrina, resting and cooling off.
Had a yummy mid-afternoon lunch at Mojos'.....today we split a wonderful "grown-up" version of grilled cheese sandwich (how it was listed on the menu)......baked Virginia ham, cheese, bacon, tomato on grilled multi-grain Texas toast. It was awesome along withh sweet potato fries. Walked around and enjoyed the refreshing breeze off the Cape Fear River.
There are only 162 full-time residents on this island....the workers and tourists travel over on a ferry which departs from Southport several times a day. Catrina is docked right across from the ferry terminal. A large barge carries the truck traffic hauling food and other supplies.
Barge carrying trucks back to Southport after unloading on the island
We had some cards to mail so walked to the post office which is near "Old Baldy" the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina. Had thought about climbing to the top (108 steps), but then decided "nah", although we sure would have a grand view. The lighthouse has maintained its original form and location for over 187 years.
Old Baldy
Late this afternoon, Mark decided he needed a chocolate lava cake fix, so....
oink oink - I had a few bites! When it's this close to us, how can we pass it up???
REALLY good stuff!
Mojo's - GREAT food and drinks
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