Beach Days-April 9th-11th, 2019

After our busy day in Savannah, we were ready for relaxing and some pool and beach time. Here are some of the highlights.

Our condo came with four bikes. Since the Palmetto Dunes area is filled with bike trails, Linda P. and I decided to try them out. First, we had to figure out how to unlock the bikes with the combination the owners provided. Next we had to adjust the seats. Then one of Linda’s tires was low. Luckily the bike rental place near our condo graciously filled the tires. Then we were off! We loved riding in the resort. The trails are either concrete or black topped which made riding easy. Mastering coaster brakes took a little time. Linda and I really missed hand brakes.

Selfie of the Biker Chicks, Linda and Dori

Cute little gecko we saw on the railing of a bridge on our ride. — Cute little gecko we saw on a bridge railing.

Another whopping crane on the kayak deck at the bike and boat rental store. — Another whopping crane. This one was on the boat launch deck at the bike rental shop.

On Wednesday afternoon, Linda P and I stopped at Krogers to get a few groceries. While we were there we saw camera men filming a episode of The Great American Food Truck Race. This show is on the Food Network; they were filming for the 10th season. Teams from around the country were brought to Hilton Head to compete. The teams were given a grocery list and challenged to cook a meal from those items. Spectators are then given samples and vote for their favorite food. The winning team gets $50,000 to buy their own food truck.

Camera man recording one of the teams shopping in Krogers. Linda and I were in the same aisle. Maybe we’ll be on the show!

Linda P and Janet drinking their morning coffee while enjoying the view from our balcony. The beach was visible from here. This became our routine on our “stay at the condo” days.

Dori looking at one of the many yachts in the Shelter Cove Marina. “Wonder if Frank will buy me that one?” She pondered. (Yeah, right!!!)

Riding along the beach was really fun but harder than on the paths.

There was a courtyard between the Villamare condos.

This guy was swimming in the pond. At one point, we saw seven turtles sunning in the grass.

There was a heated pool which overlooked the ocean. It was great to be swimming in April!

Flat Stanley relaxing next to Linda H by the pool. (He came along on our trip. LInda P’s granddaughter’s first grade class project is to take him along on trips to learn about the places he visited. I think Stanley really enjoyed Hilton Head !)

Dori, Janet and Linda P in front of the waterfront Skull Creek Boathouse Restaurant. Of course, we had seafood!

A breathtaking sunset along the bay in front of the Skull Creek Boathouse Restaurant. What a way to end our evening!

All in all, we had a lot to keep us busy around our condo: biking, swimming, walking along the beach, turtle watching, shopping, gabbing, and just plain relaxing. We even played a few games of Dutch Blitz. Sadly, our Hilton Head vacation was almost over. Why do all good things have to come to an end?