I didnt see anyone surfing while I was on Orchid Island, but I can tell you the waves on the east side of the island were just ripping.... (looked like the North Shore of Oahu in the Winter time...)
Best to pay attention to the weather reports if you intend to dive or snorkel out this way....
Written Sep 8, 2004
Now, don't just go meandering down to the coast, expecting taht you will get a prime perch for that sunset view.... Seems to me that the locals get priority on seating.... (The local GOATS that is....)
I saw these guys up on this little rock out cropping watching the sunset each night we were on Orchid Island.... Why ??? Got me.... Guess they like the view...
Written Sep 6, 2004
Tho' Orchid island is basically a safe quiet place, BEWARE !!! There are more than a few four footed prowlers about....
And these guys are agile. See this goat entering the second story window of a building.... (No idea how he got up there, or what he might be prowling about for....)
Written Sep 6, 2004
Remember, whatever you do, please don't grab the one of the many poinous sea snakes in these water by the tail.... (Especially bare handed, this is definately a no-no...)
Written Sep 6, 2004
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