A 10-Miler Sunday in Atlanta, the Gate City Georgia April 2022 Our Start at the World of Coca-Cola We spent a Sunday in a beautiful, lively city, enjoying the perfect spring weather along with locals and visitors. We began our day at the World of Coca-Cola museum. The museum covers everything from the brand’s early […]
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Our Stay in Windsor, SC South Carolina March – April 2022 Waiting for His Favorite Human While we waited to check into our Windsor Airbnb, my husband went out for groceries, and I stayed in the car with Hemmes. Hemmes was a great cat the whole time. He waited quietly in his carrier, knowing his
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Exploring Congaree’s Untouched Beauty South Carolina March 2022 Getting Soaked in Congaree National Park Despite the anticipated rain and thunderstorms, we explored Congaree National Park on our last day in the Windsor area. At the Harry Hampton Visitor Center – the name pays tribute to the man who helped save Congaree – we learned that
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Augusta, the “The Garden City” Georgia March 2022 Augusta’s Living History, The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, a 13-mile waterway with surrounding historic industrial sites, was designated by Congress in 1996 and was the first National Heritage Area in Georgia. The centerpiece is the fully intact Augusta Canal, built
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Augusta, the “The Garden City” Georgia March 2022 Our Start at Augusta Common We began our trip at Augusta Common, a small park in the center of downtown. In the middle of the park stands a life-size bronze statue of General James Oglethorpe, the founder of both the Georgia colony and the city of Augusta.
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Discovering Columbia, A Walk Through History and Nature South Carolina March 2022 Historic Grandeur and Thoughtful Reflections March 28, 2022 5.63 mi 2:13:33 hrs 79 °F Walking through downtown Columbia today was a great way to get to know the city. We started in the Robert Mills District, passing by historic mansions and green gardens.
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Aiken State Park South Carolina March 2022 A Crisp Morning Jog at AIken State Park March 27, 2022 3.10 mi 0:50:46 hrs 53 °F Our Windsor Airbnb’s convenient location, just three miles from Aiken State Park, made it easy to visit this outdoor gem. Our first visit was after a good night’s sleep. We headed
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Our Convenient Stay in Hanahan, SC South Carolina March 2022 Our Stay at A Budget-Friendly Base We arrived early at our new Airbnb in Hanahan, SC. A few minutes after the scheduled check-in, the cleaners left, and we were greeted by a fresh scent upon opening the door. As usual, we began our ‘Hemmes-proofed’ ritual
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A Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens South Carolina March 2022 A Walk Through Magnolia Gardens and Home Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was in full bloom on a perfect spring day. This historic site, which first welcomed visitors in 1870, was a stunning blend of cultivated and untamed beauty. As we walked through the gardens,
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Changing the Dark Historic Narrative at Hampton Plantation South Carolina March 2022 Mosquitoes, Mansions, and Mixed Feelings After visiting the Georgetown Historic District, we detoured to see Hampton Plantation State Historic Site on our way back home. It was closed for showings when we arrived, but we still got some information about the plantation by
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