That says it all ... it was love at first sight and I was happier yet that I was able to experience such a beautiful town with the love of my life. I love the slow-paced, Southern lifestyle that is Edenton. And I fell in love with every little bit of this pretty little town ... from the architecture, to the history, the shopping and the friendly people. It was just awesome! The only words that kept running through my mind were quaint and charming ... perfect!
Make this charming spot a definite stop when on your way to the Outer Banks or for just a weekend quick getaway. It is truly lovely and you will feel very much at home while there. And once again, you will find the perfect spot to picnic on the waterfront and there is a huge expanse. There were several families and couples with the very same idea ... carrying picnic baskets and blankets ... looking for a secluded spot perfect for boat watching or people watching under one of the big shade trees that were scattered along the waterfront.
After filling your tummy and relaxing in the shade, you can stroll along the waterfront and explore the main street downtown area to see what treasures you can find in the galleries and shops that line the street. We even strolled through the lovely gardens of the Cupola House which even in the hot North Carolina summer heat still looked beautiful. Andrew and I found a shady spot under an arbor covered in wysteria to sit while Chris took photographs of the purple plums that were growing on the fruit trees and a few plants that lined the fence.
The Cupola House and gardens are just one of the sites that stand as a testiment to the history of Edenton. As is the Barker House which sits along the waterfront with its large southern porches looking out over the water...the perfect spot to sit in a rocking chair and watch the boats coming and going and to catch a glimpse of the areas interesting wildlife.
I have to admit how excited I was when I saw Chris snapping some photos that he knew I would just adore. There are very few people who know that I have this love of old keys and locks ... and the bigger the better ... seriously! I have always loved the idea of owning a home that used one of those old sets of keys to open the door ... impractical I know but such a romantic notion. You can see one of the locks that he photographed in the Cupola House Gardens that hung on a gate. As we were walking through the town looking at some of the massive and charming homes, taking in all of the amazing 18th century architecture, I was wondering how many of those homes were accessed by using one of those big keys or how many of the garden gates leading to those homes had a big lock on the gate door. To me that would be a dream come true .... to live in one of those beautiful homes, architecturally perfect, surrounded by a romantic English garden .... living my life in love with my surroundings. And I left behind in Edenton a little piece of my heart .... hoping to return again and again to experience a little bit more of its charm.
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