My Bags Are Packed And I'm On My Way

This morning we started our ride with overcast sky's and cool temperatures. We were hoping for the clouds to break and that the sun would come out. By the time we reached the SAG stop at about 10:30 the sun came out!

We rode 40 miles to get to the SAG so we took out time refueling and since the stop was at a Methodist Church, the Minister and the woman who is in charge of the music came over to talk with us and see were we were going. These ladies were so nice and interested in what we were doing, we just had to get a picture. Doug was actually ready to attend the service but realized his biking attire wasn't quite appropriate!

So on we peddled. We were making great time as the five of us rode in a pace line. Each person rode for 2 miles then went to the back of the line. It's amazing how efficient this can be. I say this because I had another personal best. Our 80 mile ride today took just 4 hours and 46 minutes.

We did stop a couple of times. We stopped to see the ruins of Old Sheldon Prince William's Parish Church. It was built in 1745-55 and was burnt by the British and rebuilt in 1826. Then burnt again in 1865 by the Federal Army. Unfortunately we only stayed long enough to take one picture because within two seconds of arriving we were swarmed by mosquitoes, which I think are the state bird of North and South Carolina!!!

As we cycled on to escape the mosquitoes, we headed towards Beaufort our final destination for the day. For those of you who don't know Beaufort is where The Marine Corps Air Station as well as Paris Island is located. Paris Island is where Don went for Boot Camp when he enlisted in the Marines. Babe this pictures for you. Its the best I could do since I couldn't get on base. This is where it all began for you! I'm so proud to share this with you! Once a Marine, always a Marine