My husband was stationed in Norfolk so we lived in Virginia Beach for 10 years. It’s the first home my kids knew and my second home. When he got out of the navy we returned home and we so miss our people and the beach. This was a nice way to remind us of our time there and helps to feel closer to the people we love there. The bead does look different than pictured. It has a deeper blue. Not like in the first pic but it’s like a bright true blue. My one daughter I ordered aqua for the band and it’s a light blue. Not quite aqua like I pictured. Still loves it though. Just wish it had been closer to pics. :)

The Virginia Beach Earth bands are a great reminder of a wonderful family vacation.

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