Nothing Could Be Finer…….

Crossing the Savannah River, we entered the Low Country of South Carolina; it is beautiful this time of year. Our first stop, Harbour Town at Hilton Head was as wonderful as we had remembered. The landmark Lighthouse led us into the basin. Having always visited during the winter months, we enjoyed the lush greenery and pretty flowers as we explored the many bike paths. Liberty Oak stood proudly overlooking the marina and a row of rocking chairs beckoned the weary shopper to stop and rest a bit or just enjoy the lovely view. All too soon it was time to continue our adventure with a stop in charming Beaufort, the second oldest town in South Carolina. With carefully preserved homes and wonderful restaurants, Beaufort is always a joy to visit. We toured the Civil War Museum which carefully illustrated the impact the war had on Beaufort and her residents. Continuing north along the ICW, Charleston was our next stop. The city seems more charming with each visit. The beautifully restored buildings, the lavish antebellum homes and cobblestone streets complete with the sound of horse drawn carriages all add to the ambiance. We toured a fascinating Confederate Museum and, of course, sampled some of the legendary “low country cuisine”.

Charleston was one more fabulous stop along this Great Loop Adventure. One wonders where we could go from here. The Waccamaw River would be waiting! This gorgeous river, winding through Cypress Forest with Osprey nests galore, each fully occupied this time of year.

We anchored in Prince Creek, our favorite spot along this section in the center of a National Wildlife Refuge. The only sounds were those of the many birds calling from within the forests. A very peaceful place! We are nearing the completion of our Great Loop adventure and find we continue to enjoy each stop along the way and, of course we have been reminiscing about some of our favorites. We have so many great memories! We will stop once more at Grand Dunes in Myrtle Beach before crossing the state line into North Carolina and returning home to savor the many memories of this “excellent adventure”.