Indomitable Little Blue
The last standing cabin at
Hunting Island, affectionately called Little Blue, has captured the hearts of
Beaufort residents. For more than a century, Hunting Island has been a place of
entertainment, respite, and at times, sport. During the twentieth century small
beach cabins began to sprout up amongst the towering trees and spriggly
palmettos of the island where families vacationed creating lasting memories
and traditions. Like a fading sunset, the once sparkling sand dunes of
Hunting Island began to melt into the ocean escorting each cabin to its final
resting place until finally only one remained, Little Blue.
Standing stalwart against the horizon, Little Blue led onlookers to speculate as to
the length of her existence before the sea would escort her to its depths. Her
walls were a scrapbook filled with memories of giggling girls, sleepovers,
family meals, sand filled shoes after long beach strolls, and summer romances
coming to their ultimate close. Towering precariously amidst foamy waves, she
braced for her final stand as hurricane Matthew stealthily made its way along
the southern coastline.
Days later, storm waters receded
and clouds dissipated, revealing a most unexpected sight.
She was still there.
Despite years of fading beneath the beating rays of summer sun, enduring
beach erosion, bidding farewell to fellow cabins, deflecting battering ocean
waves, and surviving the force of hurricane winds and storm surge, she
persisted. Little Blue is a testament to endurance and a reminder to always
stand tall and never give way, even when the tides are against you.
Blessings from The Parlor:).
Photography by Delk Haigler of Beaufort, SC
