A City of Firsts

6.30.92 We awoke to see our campsite for the first time - not too bad! But with no intention of admiring it for too long, we completed our now infamous tent takedown and grabbed a bite at IHOP. Within the historical district of Savannah, we discovered that the first lighthouse in the U.S. is here; as is the first girl scout office; and, they were the first city to design using the square method of planning (city blocks).

Moving North on HWY 17 (the Kings Highway), we landed in Charleston, South Carolina. S.C. was the first state to secede the union, so colonial forces occupied Fort Sumter just off the coast. Rebels attacked with 700 pounds of ammo until the colonials surrendered. This little incident started what we now know as the Civil War.

Tired of history lessons, we continued North to Myrtle Beach and checked into our hotel (the Myrtle Beach State Park) and setup shop in record time! We even received kudos from other campers nearby. After an all you can eat dinner at Gino's, we celebrated my birthday eve at Murphy's Law - a local oyster joint/pool hall. "Eat 'em raw at Murphy's Law"!