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Betsy and I enjoy the beach at Ocean Isle, North Carolina, for many reasons, but the sunrises we can enjoy from our room definitely ranks high on the list. I captured this image on our most recent trip to Ocean Isle Beach in early December. Upon seeing sights like this the most appropriate response is “The heavens declare the glory of God”.
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Betsy and I really enjoy our visits to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. For the past few years we’ve been going in both May and early December. (We can’t stay away from that delicious Calabash seafood for too long!)
Although the weather is usually warmer in May, we enjoy our December visits because we get a good view of the sunrise from the balcony of our room at the Islander Inn, as you can see from the photo above.
So, although we are on vacation, both Betsy and I make an attempt to get up each morning at sunrise.
On some mornings there is a thick bank of clouds on the horizon,
although patches of blue were often soon seen in other parts of the sky.
Some mornings all we could do was stand in awe at the beauty of God’s creation.
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I spent most of the summer of 1987 teaching in the People’s Republic of China, but before beginning our teaching duties our group was able to spend four days on the island of Bali.
We stayed at Kuta Beach Resort, which seemed like the perfect island paradise to this farm boy from Indiana. All of these photos were taken at the resort. The images are scans from slides taken in 1987.
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The sea and sky at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. January 26, 2015.
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There is, to me, something special about the sky and the ocean together. It may be that the ocean magnifies the beauty of the sky. White clouds in a beautiful sky above the sea reminds of the glories of God’s creation.
A fog bank casts sparkling light on the horizon. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
A fog bank out at sea causes the morning sunlight to sparkle on the horizon.
Morning light in the sky and on the beach, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. January 27, 2015.
Morning on another day is announced by a fiery red sky and reflections on the sand.
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, pier in the morning light. January 29, 2015.
Sunrise on our last morning at the beach gave us a silhouette of the Ocean Isle Beach pier with the red sky reflected in the water.
Panoramic view of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, in the morning. May 6, 2013.
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The weather was not good the day Betsy and I arrived at Ocean Isle Beach last month, but the weatherman promised that the next day would be better. And the weatherman was right. When I went out on the balcony of our room the next morning, I could see gray, threatening clouds to the left and bright blue sky to the right. Fortunately the front was moving from right to left, and we had a beautiful day at the beach.
Calabash, North Carolina, waterfront. May 7, 2013.
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Betsy and I just got back from a week at the beach. We stay at a wonderful inn in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, but we head to Calabash, North Carolina, each evening for dinner.
Shrimp boat tied up in Calabash, North Carolina. May 9, 2013.
Calabash is a fishing village that calls itself the ‘Seafood Capital of the World’. I’m not about to argue with that description. Calabash seafood is delicious, and there are several restaurants right along the docks where the fishing boats come in. You can buy fresh seafood right off the boat, or enjoy a meal at a restaurant as you watch the boats coming in.
Calabash scallops and shrimp at the Dockside restaurant, Calabash, North Carolina. May 5, 2013.
The photo above shows some Calabash shrimp and scallops. It’s definitely worth the trip from Tennessee to enjoy these yummies.
Dawn brought some beautiful color to the sky off Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 14, 2012.
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The weather wasn’t the all that great when we were at the beach last month, but we were treated to a gorgeous sunrise on our last morning at Ocean Isle Beach.
The sun making an appearance off Ocean Isle Beach. December 14, 2012.
There were low clouds on the horizon out to sea, but the sky above was clear and beautiful. We were able to watch as the sky brightened and the sun made its appearance.
A path of light leading to our room. December 14, 2012.
As the sun moved above the horizon, it sent a path of light straight toward us. While that made it hard to leave, it certainly gave us something to look forward to when we go back.
The beach at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, as seen from the balcony of our room. December 11, 2012.
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In December my Beautiful Bride and I made a quick trip to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Ocean Isle is one of our favorite places to be, and it is near Calabash, North Carolina, which has some of the best seafood found on the east coast.
Sky and water off Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 11, 2012.
The weather in December isn’t always the greatest, but in December we often have the beach to ourselves.
It was overcast the afternoon we arrived in Ocean Isle, but the afternoon light, the clouds and the water made a beautiful picture.
Sunbeams breaking through the clouds at Ocean Isle Beach. December 11, 2012.
I was fortunate enough to capture some sunbeams breaking through the clouds in the late afternoon.
Calabash, North Carolina, waterfront. May 7, 2012.
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Calabash, North Carolina, is known as ‘The Seafood Capital of the World’. It is primarily a fishing village with shrimp boats docking daily during the season, selling fresh-caught shrimp.
Sport fishing boat pulling into the dock at Calabash, North Carolina. May 7, 2012.
Sports fishermen often dock at Calabash, and there are also charter boats available.
Fish ready for cleaning on the Calabash dock, Calabash, North Carolina. May 7, 2012.
In the evening it is often possible to find one or more group of fishermen cleaning their catch on the dock.
Dockside restaurant, Calabash, North Carolina. May 7, 2012.
One of the major attractions of Calabash as far as Betsy and I are concerned is the Dockside Restaurant. The restaurant is right on the waterfront and, if you are lucky enough to get a window seat, you can watch all the activity on the dock while eating a delicious meal. This picture of the restaurant was taken from the dock, which shows how appropriate the restaurant name truly is.
Seafood platter at the Dockside restaurant, Calabash, North Carolina. May 7, 2012.
Calabash is famous for its ‘Calabash Seafood’, which is prepared with a special flavoring unique to the area. I know we’re supposed to avoid fried foods, but once or twice couldn’t hurt us, could it? It sure is good!
Betsy at the Dockside restaurant, Calabash, North Carolina. May 7, 2012.
Betsy, a tree-hugger at heart, is also a fan of the huge live oak trees at the front of the restaurant.
The beach and sky at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. May 10, 2012.
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When we are at the beach Betsy and I enjoy the sand and the water — and the sky. Sometimes the blue of the ocean comes close to matching the blue of the sky. The white of the breakers in the ocean and the clouds in the sky only serve to emphasize the blue.
Reflections in the sand at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. May 10, 2012.
On this particular day the sky and the clouds were reflected in the wet sand left by the falling tide.
Clouds over the dunes at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. May 8, 2012.
We also enjoyed watching the clouds appear over the dunes on a lazy afternoon.
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I’m sorry for being behind in visiting your blogs, but Betsy and I went to visit Dad yesterday. He was better than we’ve seen him in several weeks. He still has trouble completing his thoughts at times, but he was walking better yesterday than he has in quite some time. He enjoys being outside, so the nice weather is a blessing. Dad will be 100 in August.
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