Ocracoke Sunset

 On most evenings we check out the time for sunset and then look out from our house to see whether the sky looks promising.  If it looks clear and probably good we then put the top down on the convertible and ride down to the “sunset place” at the edge of the Pamlico Sound to watch the color show.

There may be more than two dozen golf carts and an equal number of cars here with gatherings of families and friends for the show of the day.  It is lovely to see how happy people are in having a good time on our island.  There are always residents as well as tourists.

Everything from colors to brightness changes as the sun descends toward the water.  We always try to guess whether it will make it all the way in clarity or perhaps a previously invisible cloud will catch it and hide its last appearance.  It is always unique and different.

When the finale comes, we do not leave quickly.  There is always a very different afterglow that lights clouds and different parts of the sky with such a variety of colors.  This is an ending of our day for which we are always thankful.