While we were out ...

We've been out of town for a couple of weeks and it seems like a lot happened while we were away.

First, there was the storm. Apparently, a 40-foot wave hit the beach near Rodanthe and the ocean washed over the road in at least three places: just south of the Bonner Bridge (Oregon Inlet), at the S-curves and in the town of Rodanthe. Fortunately for us, there was no soundside flooding with the storm.

Second, the film crew for Nights in Rodanthe showed up. You may have noticed the house called "Serendipity" - the first one on the left in Mirlo Beach as you approach from the north. Well, it's now sporting a sign that says "The Inn at Rodanthe" and there is a lot of activity around the house. This is where the film will be shot. We heard that the film crew was excited to be able to get footage of the storm last week. They weren't so happy, however, when they couldn't get off the island after filming because the road was washed out. Ah, life on Hatteras. - Shelby Kinnaird