We rented a VW Jetta to do some sightseeing and errands today. Bluffton is close to Hilton Head, so we headed to the beach. Hilton Head is exactly what I'd hoped Myrtle Beach would be: the beach is pristine and has little or no development directly on it. There is plenty of shopping and accommodation for those who want it, but it is off the beach itself and located in proper shops that retain their dignity. I'm glad we had the chance to visit this South Carolina island. Unfortunately, we wasted too much of our day unsuccessfully trying to do banking that would allow us to transfer funds from Canadian accounts into our American bank account without losing hundreds of dollars. This effort was frustrating and fruitless. |
We are staying about a half-hour drive from Savannah, so we decided to head to Georgia while we had a car. It was an easy drive and parking is much simpler with a small car than with the RV. We walked up and down River and Bay Streets with the rest of the tourists. The historic area has plenty of character. |