We Discover Kamping

Thursday, April 27. We stopped to check mail in Garnett and got some stamps. We also had lunchat Housey's Grocery, sitting in the shade next to the building. Microwave hamburgers and chips had never tasted so good. We'd come 40 miles of the day's 67-mile trip.

We had a long ride down a nearl desolate 2-lane raod into Gillisonville, SC, where we found a lovely park to enjoy. Under the shade of a poplar tree, we watched clouds sail by. I got goosebumps in the cool breeze. We laid there on the grass, using our Camelback water-carriers as pillows, for a long time--just enjoying the moment. It was pure heaven.

We were now only 11 miles from the Point South KOA Kampground. Little did we know how good it could get. When we arrived, we had our pick of campsites--we picked one near the pool (yes, POOL), and got all set up. Then we went and SAT IN THE HOT TUB. Paradise.

After the hot tub, and showers, we walked to a nearby Denny's for dinner. Our waitress, Tia, was exceptionally fun and took geat care of us. A bowl of broccoli-cheese soup and two chocolate shakes made it to our table--but not to our check. We were both happy and very full! We walked back to the kampground in the dark, and were able to catch sight of rabbits, deer, and armadillos along the way. It's a chilly night, and we're looking forward to climbing into our sleeping bags and sleeping under the stars on our first night in South Carolina.