Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The Beach

In South Carolina, we are lucky because we have all kinds of places that we can go for vacation and not have to travel far. For those who like the mountains or skiing, we have that close by. For those who like amusement parks, we have Carowinds and maybe Hard Rock. And if you want to go a little farther, there is Six Flags, Maggie Valley, or Dollywood. Of course, there is the zoo in Columbia or Greenville. There are other things around from museums to a safari park to water parks. Then, there is the beach. If you don't live in SC, you will think of the beach as Myrtle Beach. That is the commercial center of the tourists. If you want a more sedate section of the beach, you will go to Charleston. I have cousins in Charleston. They have lived there all their lives and love it. I used to go to Charleston 3 times a year, when I worked at Belk. I went there to unwind and clear my head. The beach will do that to you. And you don't have to go to the sand to go to the beach. It is just a generic term to see the ocean. It can be very calming. After all, scientists say we came from the ocean. I don't believe that part, but it is very magnetic. People are drawn to the ocean. I don't care much for what salt air does to your car, but the main thing is to be seen. You have to make a statement. Although, the residents don't have to make a statement. Just the tourists. So, if I could afford the gas right now, this would be the perfect time to go to Charleston. It isn't too hot and not too cold. It is just right. And if you want to go to Myrtle Beach, take a lot of money. Oh, and if you take a slight turn to the north, you can go to South of the Border. Confusing? Not if you are from SC. But that's another story.

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