South Carolina

On Thursday, I raced home after work and began packing.  Dyleva soon emerged; so excited to leave on their vacation!  

We hit the road running and met fog and heavy downpour along the way.  Eventually, we made it to West Virginia for the  night.  Not fun.

We continued the next day, where we hit traffic and construction.  Bummer.  We ended up taking the back roads, because the highway was at a standstill.  16 1/2 hours.

Arrival happened after dinner time.  It was a long ride. 

Dyleva was mostly good, but come on, look at this set up:

the ride down

Thank you Titi!

Hilton Head is truly a beautiful place.  This is not our first time traveling here; but the maintenance needed to preserve the beauty is immaculate.   It is somewhat elite; which I have a problem with.  But at the same time, it is incredibly safe.

We rode bicycles the entire time.  Our first outing was to the ranch.  Dyleva went on pony rides.  We wanted to horseback ride, but Dilly is still too young.

The next day was Easter.  We met up with family, and hung by the pool all day long.  It was sunny, but not that hot, 60's, low 70's.

It was also April Fool's Day!

Later in the week, we met up with one of Jeff's friends that works in HH and we took a dolphin tour.  It was a gorgeous day.  We saw a few dolphin, but I was most impressed with the skydiving pelican for food.

We went to see the dude.  The dude that sings in Harbour Town.  Greg Russell. Dude has made a living singing under a tree for tourists.  But he's funny.  He tells it like he is. Here is Dylan singing one of his annoying songs for the ride home!

Eva and Dylan on stage

Family

We spent a lot of time at the beach.  Bike riding.  Digging in the sand.  But not too much time in the ocean.  We looked for a lot of natural treasure...and found it!  Sand dollars, shells, jellyfish, crab claws....

This is to remind us of what the sun looks like.

There was an overcast day where we decided to go fishing.  I love fishing!  Shame on me.  I forgot how much work it is with ninos.  I would cast and drink my beer.  No.  My ninos cast, and then reel it in.  Get it stuck. Times 10.

Tio Arch met up with us, thank goodness.  To provide some fishing wisdom.  Eva caught two trees and a twig with her pole.  Dylan got a fish; pero se escapo while we were reeling it in!

But some of my favorite moments happened right at the house.  We played hide and seek.  Eva gave me a manicure.  Dyleva searched for their Easter baskets.  They were kind to each other.

It was very relaxing; other than the drive.  And nice to escape Buffalo!

Familia