Cape Fear Rest Day
Shelly Models Her “November in North Carolina” Beachwear
We went for a long walk today around Cape Fear, windy and brisk in November. No beachgoers but blue skies without a cloud in sight. It was cold enough that we had to wear our winter beach clothing, as Shelly shows above. The island is replete with empty vacation homes, it reminded us of the resort area in Steamboat, nice big houses with no one home. No cars are allowed on the island, but speeding golf carts are a problem as we found walking down the roads. The only way to get here is by ferry (or your own boat) that comes once an hour and costs $23 one-way from the nearest town of Southport.
We walked past the Cape Fear lighthouse, pic below. Originally built in 1789. The island was prominent in both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. In the Civil War it was one of the last Confederate holdouts whose forts have now been submerged due to climate change.
We hunted for alligators but didn’t find any. Probably too cold!
Cape Fear Lighthouse