Bald Head Island Bald Head. A tranquil, but bustling little island community. Homes of every size painted with pretty pastels, (A) laced with luscious vines and leafy lilacs. Some houses are nestled deep in the woods; others rest easily along the seashore. I have been visiting there off and on since I was six years old. Even though much hasn’t changed over the years, there is still something about the island that I love, that makes it so easy to go back. It could be the friendly smiles you see when you walk into the little shops with hand-made little knick-knacks that everyone seems to enjoy. (S)Bald Head is like a dream that you never want to wake up from. Once you hop on that magical ferry, you are transported to a land of relaxation …show more content…
The hot sand burning your feet, but not in a bad way, the wind blowing the sand into your mouth and you’re the one literally biting the dust. If it’s a good day, you find the perfect spot to set up camp. You pop up the tent, lay out a towel, and crack open the fizzy Pellegrino. As soon as you’ve had your share of relaxation and wind down time, you get up and find someone to race you to the water. On your marks, get set, GO! As fast as you can, running more than you’ve probably every run in your life into the cool refreshment of the salty ocean water. Right when you dive into it, you accidently swallow a big gulp of it and you probably cough most of it back up. Other than that tragic moment, the ocean is beautiful. You can surf, body board, paddleboard, kayak and do so much more. The sheer vastness of it is what makes it great. (P) The ocean heaves a sigh whenever a surfer wipes out on their board. (A) Even the surfers sigh when they see the surfboard soar. The nightlife of Bald Head is whole other story. After the sun goes down, the excitement comes out. There are so many activities at night that really bring people together. There are bonfires on the beach with gooey s’mores. There are restaurants teeming with life after dark. And on some nights, if you’re lucky, the DJ will start a gathering around the square with music for all ages to join in and sing