Day 33. Wilmington, NC to North Myrtle Beach, SC

Rode into the State of South Carolina today from Wilmington, NC to North Myrtle Beach, SC (58 miles). Only two states left (SC and GA) before I conclude this ride into Jacksonville, Florida next Saturday, September 4. Saw some interesting characters along the roadside today (I wonder what "Monty the Monument Banker/Donkey" would think of these guys), and one random sign. I am also adding another business I saw yesterday to the list of businesses I will not be patronizing - Dr. Gray's Coastal Life clinic. I don't think it is advisable to use a clinic that has its own graveyard.

Day 32. Morehead City to Wilmington, North Carolina

Another highway ride today from Morehead City to Wilmington, North Carolina (53 miles), the most "exciting" part of which was an unintentional diversion to I-40 followed by a lot of impromptu mountain biking. Folks, I am closing in on the end of this journey. Here is my itinerary for the rest of the trip:

Friday 8/27: Wilmington, NC to North Myrtle Beach, SC

Saturday 8/28: North Myrtle Beach, SC to Pawley's Island, SC

Sunday 8/29: Day Off

Monday 8/30: Pawley's Island, SC to Charleston, SC

Tuesday 8/31: Charleston, SC to Beaufort, SC

Wednesday 9/1: Beaufort, SC to Savannah, GA

Thursday 9/2: Savannah, GA to Brunswick, GA

Friday 9/3: Brunswick, GA to Kingsland, GA

Saturday 9/4: Kingsland, GA to Ponte Vedra Club (Jacksonville, FL) --End of Trip!

Day 31. Cedar Island, NC to Morehead City, NC

Mostly a short urban highway ride today from Cedar Island to Morehead City, North Carolina (34 miles), although I did pass by some interesting businesses. I am pretty sure, however, that I am not going to get my hair done at the "Hair Marina", nor am I ever going to let "Alpha Omega Builders II, Inc." build me anything (whatever happened to Alpha Omega Builders I, Inc.?). On the other hand, if I am ever in need of planning my estate while washing my car, I have found just the place.

Day 30. Buxton, NC to Cedar Island, NC

Today was one of the most interesting and picturesque days of the trip so far. I finished cycling across Cape Hatteras, then we took a ferry to Ocracoke Island, then I cycled across that island, then we took another ferry to Cedar Island, NC (47 miles not including the ferries). I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

Day 29. Kill Devil Hills to Buxton, NC

Nice ride today along Cape Hatteras from Kill Devil Hills to Buxton, NC (62 miles) passing over a long bridge and through several neat little beach and fishing towns. Got a chance to visit with my sister-in-law (Brooke) and brother-in-law (Jim) and his family along the way. Also saw some enormous sand dunes!

Days 27 and 28 - Rest Days - Outer Banks, NC

Enjoyed two nice rest days on the beaches of the Outer Banks of North Caroilina. Very cool place.