Hurricane Earl

Spinning toward one of my favorite places is Hurricane Earl.  Projections place Earl near the Outer Banks sometime later this week.

The Outer Banks are a spectacular experience.  I love it during the off-season when there are few people, but quaint businesses, time to loiter over sweet tea, sunshine on empty beaches and clear views from the multiple lighthouses.  Traffic can be a bother, but finding a small local restaurant with great food or a nice sports bar with a game on are part of the joy of being there.

One of my favorite memories is seeing all of the lighthouses in a two day period with my friend Karlene.  We even managed to climb Hatteras in sandals and survived the ferry to Ocracoke.  If you have not been there, plan a visit for a long weekend or even a week to golf, swim in the ocean or walk on the beach.

I understand why Earl would enjoy a Labor Day weekend at the Outer Banks, but I hope he keeps his visit very short and sweet.