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| Making an entry to the log book at Kindred Spirit mailbox |
Travelling to the southernmost coastal county in North
Carolina I found myself in familiar territory. Not only did a walk down
SunsetBeach lead me back to South Carolina, but also the natural setting reminded me
of our beloved Edisto Beach. A series of pristine barrier islands runs between
Myrtle Beach and Southport, N.C. making Brunswick County a favorite destination
for beachgoers.
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| Look closely to see the S.C. state line near L.R. Inlet |
About two miles down the beach from the parking lot of the
Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, is the Kindred Spirit mailbox. Located inside the
nature preserve and up in the dunes, this mailbox was first conjured up and
erected in 1981. Inside the mailbox are journals and pens available to anyone
who makes the trek this far down the beach. Visitors are invited to sit on a
lone bench and to write whatever they are feeling, thus tapping into the spirit
of solitude at the beach.
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| Sunshine, sand dunes, bench and American flag mark the spot |
The Kindred
Spirit mailbox has become so popular since then that it has its own team of
volunteers and many of the completed journals are on display at UNC Wilmington.
I can report that the mailbox was toppled during this weekend’s record rainfall
and high tides, but then was salvaged and replaced for future visitors to
utilize. The notes in the journals range from tales of joy to the depths of
despair, and taking time to read a variety of entries before adding your own,
can add perspective to your outlook on life.
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