I've been traveling south for the past two weeks, with stops in three states, as I head toward this year's seasonal job. All three "pauses" were new locations for me, so indeed, new adventures, too! The days were warm but the nights were challenging in the Carolinas as it hit low 40s, and we did the clock change. My first stop, Carolina Beach, NC was at a lovely campground with friendly people. While it's a fairly small state park (600+ acres), it's a little oasis on Cape Fear, and near the oceanfront. Once you leave the gate, however, civilization is right at you, though safe cycling brought me south to some beautiful spots. Next stop, Murrell's Inlet, SC at a state park that caters more to the RV crowd (just 6 tent sites), but offers 2500+ acres, walking trails, 3 miles of oceanfront, and a tour of Atalaya ("watchtower"). This former winter home of Archer and Anna Huntington is a structure only at this point, but the story of the building of this "castle" during the depression, and their personal story is quite interesting. My final few nights in the tent for a while have been enjoyable (warm days and nights!), as I'm at Faver-Dykes State Park, just 15 miles south of St. Augustine, FL. The campground is delightful with just 30 sites, and thanks to a nearly 2 mile, sandy and narrow road in, the "big bus" RVs simply don't come here! It's quite peaceful and feels like Old Florida with deer, wild turkeys, and over 100 bird species. I'm waking up to the sounds of mother nature each morning. Just 24 hours to go before I hit the Florida that Carl Hiassen satirizes oh-so-well! Onward!
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Eileen
11/21/2016 10:13:09 am
Judy: Postcard perfect photos of your trek south. Murell's Inlet has been on my list of stops for years and never worked with our travels.
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Judy
11/21/2016 06:48:37 pm
Eileen: I thought you had passed through here on the way to Pawley's Island right down the road!?!? You need to wander more!
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Sue Tyler
11/21/2016 08:08:44 pm
Thank you for the post card! Great to hear from you so soon. Have you had to work a night shift yet?? Pics of the job site please. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving. Stay warm!
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Judy
11/22/2016 07:23:52 pm
Hey ...just finished day 2 --- days only this first week as I train! Not sure what the usual week will look like yet. Hundreds of items to learn! Need to check out the possibility of pics here --- very exclusive so not sure if that's kosher!?!? Stay tuned. Staying warm & fit! Have a lovely turkey day & keep me in your loop. One more month of the book challenge!!!
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