Day 5: A Vacation from Our Vacation :)

Hello All!
This is Alie. I thought I would give you my perspective on the road trip thusfar and give the webmaster the night off. We are currently still in Hilton Head enjoying our day of fun in the sun (and free lodging!). Today was a great day, even if it didn't turn out how we planned. After discovering the logistical inconveniences of going to Fort Sumpter, i.e the long drive and sparse ferry schedule to actually get to the fort, we decided to have a day of R and R, and what better place to relax on an island than the beach!?!?

We hopped on our bikes and rode downtown, after a few wrong turns and some frustration with traffic circles (plentiful and annoying down here!) we finally arrived downtown where we enjoyed a much deserved lunch at the deli and Italian ices (water ices if you like to be wrong and/or are from the New Jersey/ Pennsylvania area). We got to the beach around 3:00, and while I had visions of sunbathing and reading, Matt had other plans. I was coerced into getting into the ocean, which was mercifully warm (thank goodness) and I attempted to get my sea legs rather unsuccessfully. After a couple of nosefulls of water, I retreated to the beach to sleep while Matt contiued to swim and take some nice pictures.

At around 5:00 we rode home tired and sunburnt, but oddly refreshed. After picking up some provisions at the Piggly Wiggly we enjoyed a nice picnic in a gazebo near the pond and watch the turtles and TWO GATORS swim around. Now we are nursing our sunburns and resting up for another long haul drive tomorrow. New Orleans or bust!!



And now for the Stats:
Still 19% of the US
Miles traveled on bike: about 3
Miles traveled in car: about 2
Wrong turns: too many to be biking
Gas spent: negligable
Distance to go: only like a kabillion miles ;)
Next Stop: New Orleans hopefully via Savannah, GA and probably somewhere in Florida