Caterpillars and Aunt Annie

Back in July my mother became ill and I had to make a fast trip to Ohio.  My Aunt Annie and Uncle Wes offered to let me stay with them while making trips to and from the hospital.  After a stressful drive and and an even more stressful visit at the hospital I pulled into Annie and Wes' drive where I was greeted with a beer and a fire in the fire pit.  I could feel the stress of the day melt away as we sat by the fire chatting away the days events.  As the fire burned down I felt my eyelids shutting down so, I walked myself upstairs and I fell into bed.

Each morning welcomed me with a hot cup of coffee and great conversation with Annie.  Early one morning as we drank our coffee, I spotted a Caterpillar carting little eggs on its back. I have no clue as to what type of caterpillar this is but watching it with its precious cargo was fascinating.

Just like the caterpillar taking care of her egg family Annie, Wes and Wes took care of me. 

Huntington Beach State Park, South Carolina

Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina is one of my favorite places.  With plenty to see and do right in the park as well as the access to fresh shrimp, well, what more might a person want from a beach vacation?

We set up camp at site number 115.  One of the nicest sites within the campground.  It is located further from the beach access but your reward is a site that has more room than most and not much foot traffic around you.

Plenty of room for Tabatha and as well as a tent.  The ground is level.  Our only issue with the site is that after day two the ants found us.
 

The park is packed full of wildlife.  Birds, alligators, deer, and salamanders were abundant.

Within the park is Atalaya.  It is the former home of Anna Hyatt and Archer Huntington.  The home is a short bike ride or a nice little walk from the campground.  For a donation of a couple of bucks you are able to tour the home all day.  The home also makes for a nice backdrop for photos.  Brookgreen Gardens is across the street from the park and is also worth exploring.

 

With its clean beaches, nice restrooms, wifi, wildlife and proximity to many activities it is a camping adventure that we will do again. 

Overall, I rate this a 5 star beach camping trip

*****

Too much fun to blog.

This summer I have failed as a blog keeper.  If I were being graded I am certain I would be in the D- range.  The only reason that I would not receive a failing grade is the fact that I have kept great notes.  My little note book is full of chicken scratched napkins, maps with circles and stars, and zig zag writings.  All of it waiting to be put in order and relived.

So, off I go and over the next several days I will put it all in order and get myself back on track with blogging.