Ida pictures

I have slogged my way around the village a couple of times today (first this morning in my car; the second time I biked/walked) to take pictures as the water has been rising. So here are some photos for your viewing enjoyment.

This first set is from the morning (around 8:30 - 9:00 AM).




South Point Road is closed, of course.


The ocean was a bit wild.


There was a rainbow over the village.


You can see how much sand had blown around on the beach, burying the signposts.




It's a good day for a kayak.




Birds visiting the Lighthouse, and finding plenty of breakfast in the new swamp.


Looking down Back Road from the corner of Back and Sunset.

These pictures are from this afternoon (between 2:30 and 3:00 or so).


School basketball court...


...and the circle in front...


...and looking toward the church from the circle.


A pretty typical sign explaining that the store was closed (this was at Village Craftsmen).


Cars parked on high ground...


...which was a good idea, because this is where those particular cars are usually parked.


Looking down Fig Tree Lane.


The Windfall sitting high in the water.


British Cemetery Road


Not a good day for a picnic!


Water crashing near the boat launch ramp at the NPS parking lot.


More cars on higher ground.




Wading into the edge of Silver Lake - yes, that's waist deep water there.


Kayaking was the best way to get down Sunset/Firehouse.

Here are some before and after shots taken from approximately the same spot.

Looking down Sunset/Firehouse, right in front of my house.
In the morning:


In the afternoon:


And at high tide:


I took these pictures standing with my back right up against Ride the Wind Surf Shop.

This one in the morning:


And this one in the afternoon: