Myrtle Beach to Near Orlando

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1/14/07
Got up and headed for Charleston. Got there around 10:00. This is a very historical City. I enjoyed my short stay there immensely. I took a carriage ride tour. I decided against going to Savannah, because I felt there would be a lot of similar structures there, with a little less history. I made it to the Orlando area around 9 and was spent. I looked for a cheap motel. The best I could find was a place that is being remodeled and it wasn’t clean. It cost $40 a night so that was good, but I am not sure it was worth it. I would have rather paid a little more I think. Actually went to another motel and sat in their lobby using their wifi most of the night.

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Photos

Myrtle Beach in the Morning
Near my campsite.

Hampton Plantation
I wanted to see at least one plantation on this trip. This is the one I saw.

Hampton Plantation Pic 3
A lot of neat trees on this plantation.

Hampton Plantation Pic 4
The owners of this plantation wanted to cut the big oak tree down in front of their house. George Washington told them that the hands of man cannot make another oak. They decided to save the tree. I probably would have cut it down as it did block the view, but I guess if George Washington tells you something you listen.

Hampton Plantation Pic 5
The Washington Oak. Would you have cut it down?

Hampton Plantation Pic 6
A view of the house.

Hampton Plantation Pic 7
Used to have huge rice fields in this area. If you close your eyes can you see this area filled with workers?

Extreme Close-up
An artsy pic of some flower:)

Washington Oak and Me
Can you even see me? This is a huge tree. I guess if George Washington laid eyes on it you should expect a big and old tree.

Roadside Basket Vendors
The baskets these folks make are awesome!

Charleston Basket Vendors
Very cool baskets. I forget what they make these out of. The basket making knowledge is simply passed down from generation to generation. One guy would not let me photo his baskets. Not sure why?

Charleston Carriage Tour Pic 3
Supposedly this husband and wife could not agree on the style of house so they built half in one style and half in another. Colonial and Victorian maybe? I forget.

Colorful Home Fronts
Supposedly a father wanted his three daugters out of his house so he built them these three houses. One daughter was a brunette, one a red head and one a blonde.

Cool Little Guy
I forgot what the tour guide said about this littl guy. Isn't he both cute and scary?

Oldest Home In Charleston
The tour guide said this may be the oldest home in Charleston. The tour guide had a great southern accent.

Cool Bride Into Charleston
This bridge was so new it was not even on my computer mapping program.

Trees Over the Road
Do you think they would allow trees to hang over the road like this in Illinois. I do not.

Worst Hotel Ever?
This is without a doubt the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. They were remodeling it and everything was grimey, but for $40 what can you expect?

Worst Hotel Ever?
Interior View

Comments

[anonymous]

Hey, now you can say you stayed at the worst hotel ever. But really, I think it was just a prep for some of the hotels you may encounter in Europe!

[Mom]

Awesome
Enjoying the blogs-keep writing- Be Safe - just the Mom in Me!!

[mom]

Printing Blog
Dave for some reason this will only print the first 4 pictures and no text???? The others are printing fine. I think our oak tree looks as big. Is the trunk bigger?

[Bill Guile]

Travel
Great photo's and even better story line...Keep up the good work with the travel blog..How did you make it??

[Lucky Charms]

Travel
Once you subscribe to the site they give you instructions. It's obviously easy to do as I am using it!

[Lucky Charms]

Printing Blog
Don't sweat it. I sent backup CD's to you on Saturday so the photos are stored and I have emailed the text of my journal to Jay so that's backed up as well. Thanks for trying. This website occasionally has a few glitches.

[Lucky Charms]

We will see. I am intriguied by the anonymity. Need hints. That hotel was worse than sleeping outside because the sheets even seemed grimy. At least while sleeping outside you have a sleeping bag that is clean on the interior. I should have brought my sleeping bag inside the motel and slept in it.

[Bill Guile]

I looked at the site a little closer...I may have to copy when I take my BIKE adventure this summer....Now to find a laptop that will take the ride...I agree you should have used your sleeping bag in the hotel, but you didn't get wet.. Keep up the good work Bill

[Lucky Charms]

It's a pretty good site. Thanks for the interest. Plan to have my Key West entry added today. Please notify me when you go on the trip so I can check out your blog.

[Nancy R]

I'm sorry you skipped Savannah - it's a neat river town! Rob and I were there just last year around this time. It's the first 'planned' city in the US, and many movies have been filmed there. Keep it in mind for your next 'off the grid'.

[Lucky Charms]

I considered it, but thought Charleston would be very similar. I was in a hurry to get to Key West for the Sailing Regatta and had to cut out a stop somewhere and that was the one I axed. The next off the grid trip might not happen for a couple years, but I would definetly like to see the city someday! In San Diego right now. A little behind on the blog. Going to the San Diego Zoo today.