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Feral horses aren't the only thing Pony Island (Shackleford Banks, North Carolina) is known for. I have never seen so many jumbo sea shells on one beach. Shelling is allowed and encouraged here; I brought home several conch shells that were 8-9 inches long. Gorgeous!
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Seeing the world through Basia's eyes is a terrific gift in my life. Thanks, Basia.
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Mary: You are most welcome, happy to share it with my loyal blog readers.
Posted by: Basia | Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 08:23 PM
OHHHHH- Shells... aren't they something.. like flowers??? Just beautiful. I agree with what Mary said. Thanks!
Posted by: Shannon | Friday, July 22, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Is it because there is no developmemt around the island that allows the shells to get so big?? I never thought to relate them to flowers! Now I'll never look at shells the same way again!!
Posted by: Sharon from CT | Friday, July 22, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Shannon: Yes indeed, they are as photogenic as flowers...
Sharon: I was wondering the same thing, haven't been able to find an answer to that. But apparently the coast of North Carolina has some of the best beaches for shelling. Happy to know that I'm helping you see seashells in a new way....:o)
Posted by: Basia | Friday, July 22, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Wow! The horses were OK, but I wasn't packing my bags. The sea shells are something else. I need directions to this island. Can you part with one for my Christmas present?
Posted by: DonnaK | Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM
DonnaK: It's yours. Wooo hooo, Christmas shopping done....;o)
Directions: Drive 10 hours to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, take a 40-minute ferry from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Island; then take a 2-hour ferry from Ocracoke Island to Cedar Island, then a 15 minute ferry from Beaufort to Pony Island. Though it might be simpler if you're coming from your neck of the woods (the south) rather than from the north.
Posted by: Basia | Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Thanks for the seashell photos. I am reminded of how much fun it is to choose "just the right one". It's a kind of meditation. All the worldly problems disappear for the moment while I'm having my treasure hunt to find the perfect one!
Posted by: Radha Tereska Buko | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Tereska: It is kind of like meditation. I can spend hours doing it.
Posted by: Basia | Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 08:58 PM