I think it’s going be a free for all. Maybe 14 family members
spending time between beach, ocean, fishing and exploring.
The home is very nice. The ferry to Ocrakoke will be used more than once and I will personally take the ferry back to Swanquarter on the last day. I understand my fisher BIL already has his salt-water rigs ready to go. It’s gonna be nice to get up early and watch that sunrise.
Sounds as if this won’t be your first time out, then. One note of caution that will add to your outdoor enjoyment, if you are on one of the islands with wild horses, biting flies come along with them so a good insect repellent and even insect repellent clothing might be a good bet, if you’re going to be wandering on the sound side away from the sea breeze. Also, when the breeze switches at night and starts coming off the marshes and sound, mosquitos will still be an issue in September. If your house is direct oceanfront you’ll barely notice that but the further off the beach you are, the more it becomes a consideration as far as outings.
Also, I’m very fond of the Diamond Shoals Restaurant in Buxton, not far away. Very old school Hatteras. And, no trip out there would be complete without a breakfast at the Pony Island on Ocracoke.