Before

Kim and I drove north on the highway just a couple of miles to find this. This was still hours before the storm. We were absolutely amazed by what we saw.

Hwy. 12 - the only road in and out of town
a side road that runs parallel to 12 - this is where Kim and I parked to go take pictures
when we first arrived
there were people staying in these houses. notice how the water has knocked down the fence.
standing on a foot bridge that goes down to the beach

notice the little overhang, it is normally around 6 feet tall or so. after the storm there was so much sand under it Emma couldn't even walk under it. there was maybe foot and a half clearance.

Kim and I didn't stay very long for concern of how quick the water was rising due to high tide, but notice how much higher the water was.

these were taken from behind the house where we parked the car

there is a new movie out called "Nights in Rodanthe" written by Nicholas Sparks. the house where it was filmed is the very last house in the picture. we couldn't get any closer because of the flooding. the house has been condemed for a couple of years because of it's location. We did not expect it to survive the storm, but it was still there two days later. Nathan and I walked down to it, and the sand has eroded away so much that you can see the foundation for over half of the house. it's a beautiful house, and I've always loved it. too bad it's in such a poor location. wish I would've gotten pictures because I'm not sure it will be there the next time we go.

the Rodanthe Pier from our house