04 Jan 2007, Our Mini Land Voyage, 32 23.185 N/ 080 25.974 W
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We had to postpone our Land Voyage to Florida dues to
Ann's 'visitor'. However, we had enough time to do a quick three land
day trip to one of our favorite places, Hunting Island SC. We got up
early and headed for the Southport Ferry. Before we knew it, we had
crossed the Cape Fear and we were heading for Myrtle Beach, Charleston,
and Beaufort. We stopped in Beaufort to check out the docks and were
disappointed in that the facility looked a bit run down. It is not how
we remembered it two years ago. We 'tied up' at the campground at 1600
and were surprised how much of the campground has been lost to erosion.
The sea has not been kind. However, they are taking some action to
reverse some of the loss. Let's hope.
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The kids love this place. It is one of the few beaches
where dogs can play on the beach. They prefer the edge of the sand
dunes rather the edge of the surf 'cause they don't want to get their
paws wet. They could spend all day at the beach. Bob and Ann, on the
other hand, get tired. We promised them three walks a day and for the
most part we kept our word. On the last day it was rainy, the dogs were
wet and it was not the greatest.
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Well, shiver our timbers, but Butch and Vicki were coming
our way. They were on vacation and scheduled a stop at Hunting Island.
We were so excited to see them. They came a day early! We spent some
time in Beaufort, drove around the low country, had a campfire, and even
roasted hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire. Bob gets the fire
making award for a really nice long lasting fire. The pine cones didn't
hurt.
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What's so great about Hunting Island? It is a totally
peaceful place without crowds, no noise (well, a little), a scene that
is always changing. The tidal range is about 8 feet so the tide may be
lapping near the campground or may be 500 yards away. There is a neat
lighthouse about a half a mile south of our location, and shells,
animals, and peace. Well, enough peace. Today, we had to load up, say
goodbye to Butch and Vicki, and head back up the road. We arrived back
in Wilmington at 1800 hours. This will be the last of the fun trips
until after the operation in mid January. Talk to you after that.
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