Solo Travels Part 2

When I visited Edenton about thirty years ago, I fell in love with this little town located along the shores of Albemarle Sound and Edenton Bay. It is an architectural masterpiece boasting hundreds of 18th-century homes, beautiful gardens, and lovely shops.

I stayed in a delightful cottage within walking distance of downtown, where I snapped this photo as the sun rose. I was about to take a walking tour of the town and have coffee at Edenton Coffee House. Later in the morning, I took a trolley tour to get an overview of Edenton’s 300+ years of history.

I do not wear makeup when the temperatures reach the 90s by noon. My priorities are sunglasses, a hat, a flowing linen dress, and comfortable sandals for lots of walking.

The Freshwater Pearl Lariat necklace is here. Mine is in the tan and beige colorway. Use the code SAS10 for $10 off your Beauty in Stone Jewelry purchase. The hat and bag are several years old. The dress is here. I am wearing a size large. The sandals here are marked down now.

I took hundreds of photos, so I will share only a few. Edenton is one of the prettiest and most friendly places I have ever visited. Within a few minutes, I felt at home.

The Edenton Tea Company.

The courtyard or Beer Garden of The Patisserie of Edenton Bay and Champagne Voila.

Don’t forget to visit with the friendly koi.

Gardens with brick paths and abundant plants are often visible from the sidewalk.

North Carolina’s beautifully preserved first Colonial capital was also the site of the first political action by women in our country’s history. Read more about the 250th Anniversary of The Edenton Tea Party here.

A favorite lawn featured an ornate fountain with blooming lotus, all visible from the sidewalk.

After a few hours of wandering through the lovely streets in the heat and humidity, I was ready for another shower and a short rest. For the second part of my day of walking, shopping, and learning more about this charming town, I wore a black jumpsuit, more comfy sandals, and another hat. The tote and other items are a few years old.

After a full day of beautiful experiences and miles of walking, I was ready for a third shower and another change of clothing. Knowing that the humidity would overrule any attempts at styling, I let my hair air dry for the whole week.

I visited The Herringbone in the early evening to hear live music and enjoy a glass of wine by the bay. I wore a black crepe vest here, a black linen skirt here, and wedge cork sandals here. I tucked the strap inside my crossbody bag for an evening look. I bought the little straw bag at T.J.Maxx about four years ago.

The fabulous rattan silver earrings are weightless! I bought them here. Use my code, SAS10, for $10 off your Beauty in Stone Jewelry purchase.

In part 3 of this series, we will visit a plantation before driving to Manteo, Duck, and Kill Devil Hills to spend a couple of nights at the beach. I’ll share more about the pieces I packed to mix and match for an effortless travel wardrobe that served me well. Shopping links on this site may allow me to earn a small commission without costing you anything.