So here we are, final port of call on the trip - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Easy journey down and we got into our 'condo' before lunch, rather then at 15.00. The owner was still doing the last few bits and pieces when we arrived, so we walked up to the local supermarket, where we saw a sign saying it closed at 1.00. As it was 12.47 we dashed round grabbing stuff to keep us going, attracting a lot of funny looks on the way - turns out it closes at 1.00am!!! The place I booked is, as expected, pretty basic and, if I'm being honest, probably a bit damp. However it is on the beach, actually in the sand dunes and the view from the balcony is fabulous. There are only 6 apartments and we are the only people here until Thursday, when the whole town fills up for Labour Day weekend. We spent the afternoon chilling on the balcony and walking miles, barefoot through the surf to explore. We realised that the apartment came without much 'stuff' so we have had to buy a T-towel, beach towel, soap etc, all of which will be dumped at the end of the week.
We sat on the balcony as it got dark tonight, high tide coinciding with darkness, and the water was about 50 yds away - the sound of the waves breaking on the beach was very soothing. However, as you might imagine there is plenty of nonsense going on: how about Minotaur Golf? Themed around the lost island of Atlantis, mini-golf ears wander among extinct creatures like the Loch Ness Monster(!!!) or Dodo birds - possibly safer than Pirates Adventure Golf which apparently boasts a live volcano.......
Chris fancies the Fudgery - ' this is the place for homemade, old-fashioned fudge with a twist. You're part of the show as singing, dancing fudge makers create all the decadent, creamy, chocolatey goodness before your eyes. Or what about the Medieval Times dinner and tournament - jousting as far as I can tell. Watch this space for more excitement!!!!
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