I read Misty of Chincotegue when I was a young girl and remember being entranced with the romantic notion of wild horses on Chincoteague Island. So when we were looking for another nearby weekend getaway, Chincotegue (Shaynk-a-tig, as the locals pronounce it) Island seemed like a wonderful destination.
Read MoreWhile in the Outer Banks, we were quite interested in visiting Roanoke Island, noted for its centuries' long mystery regarding the Lost Colony. We drove across the Croatan Sound bridge to Fort Raleigh on the northeast end of the island. It was early. There were no cars in the parking lot except for the on-duty ranger. We had the place to ourselves.
Read MoreWith town names like Kitty Hawk, Nag's Head and Kill Devil Hills and long, sandy beaches, lighthouses and lots of tourist attractions, as well as historical significance, who could resist a visit to North Carolina's Outer Banks, known locally as OBX.
Read MoreHi there and welcome to Just A Little Further!
We are David and Marcie Lynn and we've lived aboard our Liberty 458 cutter-rigged sailboat since 2000.
What began as an urge to travel slowly and economically at our own pace ended up an adventure of a lifetime.
Well, here we are ... nearly 90,000 miles under the keel, 5 continents, 5 Great Southern Capes, 36 countries and almost two decades later, still taking one passage at a time and going just a little further.
