At the places on the beach on Pea Island where we stopped, there was no one within sight in either direction, and the dunes shielded us from view of the cars on Route 12. There were a few families with children on the beach in front of the Coquina Beach pavilion, but the kids took no notice of us, and the parents/grandparents smiled or ignored us. Whether that was because our swimwear is not uncommon there or because people are so polite, we were unable to determine. No mention was ever made of our swim attire. Everyone was very friendly they probably enjoyed our accents as much as we enjoyed theirs. Some of the women were topless, and there were a few women and men wearing thong swimsuits. The fishermen were eager to tell us their “fish stories,” and the beachgoers shared their knowledge of the area. However, sometimes we stopped to talk to fishermen or local beachgoers. Without stopping, it took about 10 minutes to cover the distance from where we were set up. We sunbathed, swam (when the wave action wasn’t too vigorous), and walked the beach as far south as Coquina Beach to use the restrooms. Air temps in the low 70s were good enough for us, and the water temperature was higher than we’re used to in New England. Because it was late October, there were not many people on the beach. I wore a super cheeky bikini (aka a g-string) and went topless, and my husband wore a very tiny speedo (aka a g-string). As a long-time proponent of topless equality, this was perfect for me. Regarding swimwear, the law governing the Cape Hatteras National Seashore requires only that genitals be covered. We walked south for about 5 minutes to find a quiet spot in front of the high dunes. A sign on the main road (Route 12) pointing to the Bodie Island Maintenance Area leads to a small parking lot at Ramp 1 to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. We spent our beach time either on Pea Island (parking by the side of the road – being careful not to drive into soft sand) or at the northernmost entrance to the National Seashore right at the border with Nags Head. However, the sand on the beach is more like dirt, with roots and rocks embedded in it. It is located just a few miles south of Nags Head. Coquina Beach is the only designated beach area within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with facilities (toilets, changing rooms, outdoor showers) and a large parking lot. In other places, particularly on Pea Island, cars parked by the side of the road where paths lead across the dunes. There were some small parking areas on the stretch south of Rodanthe, with walkways across the dunes. In most places, the ocean-side water is not visible from the road (Route 12) because of the height of the dunes, although the distance from the road to the shoreline is no more than a few hundred yards in most places. Except for the areas encompassed by the towns, the Seashore is undeveloped. A few small towns such as Rodanthe, Avon, and Buxton lie within the National Seashore. Bonner Bridge connects the northern end of Pea Island to the northern portion of the National Seashore (southern end of Bodie Island). Pea Island is embedded in the National Seashore. The ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke is free, but we did not take it due to time constraints on the day we rode there from where we were staying in Kill Devil Hills. The National Seashore begins at the border with Nags Head and stretches south for about 60 miles to the Hatteras Ferry Terminal that goes to Ocracoke – and then a further 10 miles or so on Ocracoke Island. As beach-lovers, our first order of business was to check out the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. We are following CDC guidelines for a medical office.In October, my husband and I visited the Outer Banks for the first time. The practice is well established and thriving offering excellent job security. The quality of life is exceptional and the cost of living and taxes are relatively low. Benefits include an excellent salary (based on the level of pediatric experience and negotiable based on experience), major medical, dental and vision insurance, Simple 401K retirement program, paid time off and malpractice insurance. We are located in a beautiful coastal area close to many well-known beaches. Mommy call is shared between the providers. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8-5. Patient volume is 25-30 patients per day per provider. We are looking for a personable, compassionate, caring and knowledgeable individual with some pediatric experience dedicated to providing top quality care to pediatric patients from birth through 18 years of age. The provider will work predominantly in our Shallotte, NC office and may secondarily cover for our Southport, NC office. is looking to hire an experienced full time PA-C or experienced PNP or NP for a busy and thriving pediatric practice.
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