Day 13- Edisto Island, SC

Day 13, March 31, Ft. McAllister Historic Park to Edisto Island, SC
Before we get to Edisto Island we have to visit Beaufort, SC. The visitor center lady directed us to the marina area where she said there would be spots for RV’s. We got there and there in the 5 total spaces there were three huge tour buses, and a couple of RV’s. That didn’t work so we went back the same way and looked for a spot to park.
Nothing within reasonable walking distance. We decided that Beaufort would have to wait until another trip. We continued on to Edisto Island and arrived about 3:30 PM.
Beautiful, sunny skies. We parked the camper next to Jane and Sandy’s house, and headed to the beach with Tipper tugging on the leash. As we walked up the beach access path Tipper heard the roar of the ocean, but couldn’t see it yet. I saw his ears perk up but he never hesitated in his forward momentum. I thought he might get a little spooked by the sound but he wasn’t. We walked the surf line with Tipper trying to bite every wave that hit the beach. This is my idea of a beach town. Absolutely no commercialization.
There is a Piggly Wiggly, a couple of bars, some little eateries, a marina, and locally owned T-shirt stores. Jane says that the town board is always rejecting offers from hotel developers or McDonalds. Sandy and his father, who was a contractor, built the house
back in the 1950’s. It’s very cute and only two short blocks to the beach. JK
I broke the tradition of shopping only at Walmart today. I was forced to shop at the Piggly Wiggly which I call the Wiggly Piggly. Who every thought of that name? The beach is clean and there are super little shells and driftwood. As you can imagine I have already started my collection.
Picture 1. Jamie and Tipper on the jetty 2. The view down the beach