It seems there is something to do every day and night on the Outerbanks, and we are trying to do as much of it as we can. There is a play entitled "The Lost Colony" which tells the story of the first English settlement in the new world.The photo on the left is of the set for the opening act. This set is transformed from an Indian village, to a queens chambers,to a settlers "Fort Roanoke", and back again. Costuming, set design, directing, acting, dancing and ambiance in the outdoors all combine to make this a very enjoyable experience. When on the Outerbanks, take in this very entertaining depiction of early history.
Yesterday we went to a kite boarding competition which was fun to watch. So much so that we spent an entire afternoon observing the fun. The entire kite, harness and lines all fit into a package about the size of a backpack. In fact it has straps which would facilitate hauling it to the beach.
After the kite or more accurately parasail is unpacked and inflated it is taken to the waters edge.
The kite is then allowed to fill out with the wind and the fun begins.
Two kites that have caught the wind and are ready to go.
The kite boarder controls the kite by the means of a trapeze type affair and by manipulating the control is able to change direction quite rapidly though usually getting wet in the process. It is really interesting watching these folks manipulating the controls and tacking with the wind in order to gain the most speed.
They use the wind to lift them into the air and to facilitate the performance of tricks. UP! UP!
UP! and AWAY! Some of these guys go thirty to forty feet in the air. Some turn flips and others do tricks that we have seen snow boarders do coming off a ramp. LOOKS LIKE A BLAST!
At times, the wind, waves, reaction time and body don't quite come together to impress the crowd and fellow enthusiasts.
OOPS.
Don't worry. There is always someone flying around waiting to clean up the mess. In this case, a friendly neighborhood osprey.
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