First up, lets start with the past. If you
are a history junkie or a ghost story fan, the OBX is the place for you. This part of the Carolina Coast is notorious for the centuries of shipwrecks that rocked this part of the world. The deceptive coastline was notorious for beckoning ships and sailors to their deaths. This area became known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, with over 2,000 shipwrecks to its credit. The sailors who didn’t perish in the wrecks, usually counted their blessings and set up camp as new residents of the OBX.
The Outer Banks is a 200 mile long
string of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. The islands consists of Currituck Banks, Bodie Island, Roanoke Island, Ocracoke Island, Hatteras Island and Cape Lookout. Each island contains a few towns that range in development from rustic to luxurious. As you island hop, you can choose to have a variety of experiences to meet your tastes. 113
Speaking of tastes, if you have any
intention of being on a diet, stay out of the state of North Carolina! Upon crossing the state line, I had my first taste of down home BBQ. Let’s just say I had a love affair with a pulled pork bbq sandwich, sweet potato casserole and a glass of sweet tea, of course. My food fest had only just begun at that point. For the next several days I indulged on lobster sandwiches for breakfast, creme brulee donuts, shrimp & grits, oysters and blue crabs. When I wasn’t going out to eat, I had the pleasure of experiencing Red Sky Cafe’s ‘Chefs on Call’ service, which brings a chef and all the fixins to your house, to prepare a five star menu. Nice!