Monthly Archives: November 2009
Where’s Forest Gump’s Bench?
Outside the Colonial Cemetery in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, a young couple from Charleston asked us, “Do you know where Forest Gump’s bench is?” No, we didn’t, but we’d love to join them on their hunt. After looking … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks
On the eve of this Thanksgiving, we’re especially aware of the blessings we enjoy. Here are just a few: Friends and family who enrich our lives in countless ways, from telling rib-tickling stories to giving a consoling hug. The silly … Continue reading
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Crescent Moon and Palm Trees
South Carolina logo has a crescent moon and palm tree. On the eve of our departure from South Carolina, a beautiful crescent moon sat low in the pitch black sky over the ocean. If a palm tree had been below … Continue reading
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Gullah Descendents Celebrate Their Rich Cultural Roots on St. Helena Island, SC
Traveling in South Carolina added a new word to my vocabulary: Gullah. The Gullahs, I learned, are people of African ancestry who live in the Low Country region of South Carolina and Georgia, including the coastal area and the Sea Islands. … Continue reading
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Sonya’s First Romp in the Ocean – Huntington Beach, South Carolina
What a great birthday present for a 9-year-old puppy dog! Sonya, who has lived a landlocked life in Colorado, had her first romp in the ocean today at Huntington Beach State Park, South Carolina. This wonderful dog-friendly beach and park … Continue reading
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Taste of Southern (as in South Carolina) Cuisine
Have you tasted South Carolina cuisine? We tried some unusual (for us) items today in Cheraw, South Carolina, about 80 miles northeast of the capital, Columbia. See what you think by reading our descriptions on the Cuisine page.
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The Best RV Site Yet!
Here we are in the midst of the city of Columbia, South Carolina, and we’re in the most natural and peaceful RV site we’ve had to date! The Sesquicentennial State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the … Continue reading
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Mount Mitchell Lords Over the East
Mount Mitchell – the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River – isn’t much higher than the Mile High city of Denver. Even so, I felt on top of the world. Mountain ranges rolled like waves toward the horizon, and … Continue reading
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