It’s been a weird week: two thunderstorms and a tornado watch, as well as several bouts of rain. Who says South Carolina isn’t exciting? Not me!
I spent the weekend finishing out my 8-day stay at Edisto Island State Park, where I stayed in the Live Oak campground. It’s a half-mile from the beach and about 2 minutes from some lovely trails and I found myself walking those more than the beach.
This part of the coast is called the Low Country, and it’s full of roads like the one below. I love the trees, the moss, the whole vibe here. So I wasn’t surprised to find out last week that one of my all-time musicians, Gregg Allman, lived near Savannah. If you haven’t checked out Low Country Blues, go. It captures the feel of this place so well.
I spent most of my Monday dodging raindrops as I hitched up, dumped tanks, and drove the 90 miles south to my next stop, Hunting Island State Park. It’s literally five miles from Edisto Island, but only if you have a boat; the roads go up and over and back down to get here. Still, worth it.
And, oh yes, I fell in love with a tree. This tree.
I greeted the sun standing next to it this morning.
There’s just something about it that speaks to me. I am obsessed with it. That happens to us artists sometimes. I’m just gonna go with it. So expect a few more images of The Tree in next week’s report…
Being an artist is this kind of occupation in which you have to make people care about your obsession.
Bruce Springsteen
Edisto Island is our favorite vacation spot. No high rises, no malls, no hotels, only one grocery store . . . just relaxing days of walking or biking on the island. We have camped there many times and enjoy the Live Oak campground much more than the oceanfront campground. We only camp there in the off season and camping oceanfront can be quite chilly in March or November. One last observation and a reason to camp when it’s cooler; mosquitoes are a scourge in the warm months, especially in the marsh.
Looks like a beautiful area, thanks for posting!
The sunrise with the tree is awesome.
I have been intrigued with the Low Country because of Pat Conroy.
Beautiful!
Wondering how you like your folding bike and how you chose it. 20″?
26″? Hard to ride?
Enjoy Annie!
Wonderful photos!
Okay, I love that tree too. The black and white photo is particularly spectacular!
Love the trail pics and the TREE! I will welcome any and all images as you progress in your journey. Clear skies ahead, I hope.