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NC Outer Banks – Day 3

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 / Joanna Talbot / 3 Comments

We decided to head south for Day 3. Our first stop was the Bodie Island Lighthouse, which is located at the northern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The current lighthouse was constructed from 1871-1872, with the keeper's quarters built soon after. As with everything on the Outer Banks, the historic sites themselves are … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 3

Danville, Virginia

September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 / Joanna Talbot / 3 Comments

My husband calls me everyday from work to ask me how my day is going. I do my best to be honest with him and on one particular Friday I said, "Not great. All I want to do is run away." In his usual hint-of-humor fashion he responded, "Well, you'll have to wait until I … Continue reading Danville, Virginia

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