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Hilton Head Island, Botched Sister Trips, Biking Until It Hurts

1/3/2015

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Bike trail at Palmetto Dunes
My sister has a condo on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. And no she won't let you borrow it.  :)

Through the years, I’ve been privileged to spend time there with her, but oddly, we’ve tried and failed a number of “sisters-only” trips. We are only three sisters. Shouldn't be that hard, right? But due to one conflict or another, we’ve managed only one. Ever.

Last summer, we tried, but again, one of us couldn’t attend. My son ended up taking the place of my middle sister. A seventeen-year-old young man and two ladies aged over the half century mark. You know he had a blast …

Since he was along, we ditched the shopping and bird-watching, and we spent even more time on the pristine beaches. We also headed out on really, really, really long bike rides. 



Did I mention they were really long?

My sisters discourage discussions of age, but my oldest sister led the biking charge. Although she was in college when I was born, happily/sadly she looks fantastic and can kick my behind in tennis any day. Also she can ride for miles on a bike without whining like her baby sister.

Hilton Head is the perfect place to pedal until it hurts so good. Shaded bike trails wind through the aesthetically protected community. We started at Palmetto Dunes and rode out and across to the Veterans’ Memorial Park. The area offers both sunny and shaded areas that overlook a pond and the marsh, as well as a monument for fallen and missing soldiers. Bird watchers may want to bring the camera.


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On another ride, we cycled over to Shelter Cove. This fun shopping area provides not only dining and nightly entertainment, but also a spectacular view of the marina, especially at sunset.

My personal favorite bike rides were at low tide on the beach. Well ... because I love the beach, the sea air, the sound of waves. Oh did I mention I love the beach?

After all the physical activity, clean up and skip out for early dining, because almost every restaurant on the island offers fine dining at a deep discount in the evenings between five and six. I also adore food and discounts!

I know it’s only January, but you might be dreaming of warm sand and ocean and starfish and sunsets, too. So check out Hilton Head Island for a great time under the Southern sun. And no, my sister won't let you borrow her condo. :)


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Sunset at Shelter Cove
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My cute red instrument of torture.
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grace marrs link
1/3/2015 11:27:33 am

Janet, I enjoyed reading your blog and there are 4 of us sisters - in October, Marge and I went down to La, visited with Roma and she went with us to visit Geri, and Casey came down. It was wonderful.

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Janet Ferguson
1/3/2015 12:43:35 pm

Grace, That does sound wonderful! It's great when the timing works out!

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Jackie Layton link
1/4/2015 12:34:15 am

Let me know if you'll be there in March. We're going to watch a tennis tournament, and you've convinced me we need to go for a bike ride.

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Janet Ferguson
1/4/2015 02:56:03 am

I sure will, Jackie! Have fun!

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