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Cross Country Vacation Sept./Oct. 2025-Post 30

Going Home

The Hubster and I spent the last night of our vacation in Pinedale, Wyoming.

I would love to come back for a visit someday, but we were focused on home. No more puttering around.

Pinedale, Wyoming

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When we arrived at the hotel, we were in the midst of one wicked lightning, thunder and rain storm. I loved it!

The next morning, we had an early and hearty breakfast at the Wrangler Cafe, and began the long drive home.

Pinedale, Wyoming

Two of the things that keep drawing me back to Wyoming are the beauty and ruggedness of the state.

All of the photos in this post are taken with my phone camera through the car window while the Hubster was driving.

It is early October.

Wyoming

This storm, barely out of Pinedale, was looking mighty impressive!

Wyoming

Wyoming

Now our drive home just became a lot longer! This was ice, and it was slow going. We had a real concern that this road out was going to be closed.

Wyoming

Wyoming

Once we made it out of that storm, we did have to change our route.

The wind picked up. Really picked up!

Due to the winds, the road was closed and we had to turn around and retrace our steps (not too far, thank goodness).

The next route we chose, the road was closed to certain vehicles, but our sized vehicle was allowed to drive it even with the heavy winds.

Wyoming

We were beginning to wonder if we were ever gonna make it out of of this state!

Wyoming

But we did.

I will be back!

Wyoming

I love Wyoming!

See the world around you!

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What I Did on Vacation or Visit to North Carolina Part 3

We were up early to check out sunrise at Avon Fishing Pier (opened its doors in 1963 and was the first pier to be built on Hatteras Island) in the Outer Banks.

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

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Due to the back swell of Hurricane Ian, the winds were high, it was overcast, and the waves were 10 feet!

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

We didn’t get that glorious sunrise that all photographers look for, but it was a great morning for photo opportunities and practice anyway!

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina

Avon Pier Outer Banks North Carolina Bodie Lighthouse

What I Did on Vacation or Visit to North Carolina Part 1

What I Did on Vacation or Visit to North Carolina Part 2

Stay healthy.

Stay safe.

Keep smiling.

See the world around you!

What I Did on Vacation or Visit to North Carolina Part 2

I practiced a bit of macro shooting while visiting the fam in South Mills, North Carolina.

Maple Leaf South Mills North Carolina

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And then it was time for my daughter and I to travel to Avon in the Outer Banks for the photography retreat. At first, we weren’t sure that the road would be open, since Hurricane Ian did cause some flooding.

However, the flooding was minimal and we had no problems.

Pamlico Sound Outer Banks North Carolina

We arrived in time to watch the sun set on Pamlico Sound.

Pamlico Sound Outer Banks North Carolina

Pamlico Sound Outer Banks North Carolina

Pamlico Sound Outer Banks North Carolina

Pamlico Sound Outer Banks North Carolina

What I Did on Vacation or Visit to North Carolina Part 1

Stay healthy.

Stay safe.

Keep smiling.

See the world around you!