This is what a vacation should be.

Six Days 700 miles Three lighthouses An afternoon in Rodanthe for you chick flick fans Two ferries (no Richard Gere isn't one of them for you non chick flick fans) Banker Ponies Two nights camping on/near the beach Snorkeling off Cape Hatteras A day at King's Dominion Nancy Lots of picture Free upgrade from the car rental place (2009 Ford Taurus Limited Edition) Driving with the sun roof open No students With a vacation like that who cares if there's a 20%-40% chance of rain every day. Your homework between now and next Monday: research the word "Ocracoma." We'll discuss next week. With pictures. And no Richard Gere.