The Five Corners Run 2010

This year, we will be traveling along the borders of the United States; from southern California to Brownsville, Texas- to Key West, Florida to the northern border of Maine- across the Great Lakes into Canada, to northwestern Washington, and finally back home.

12,000 miles - 30 states - 3 countries.

We call our little jaunt the Five Corners Run…

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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting 'Holy shit, what a ride!'"

~ Mavis Leyrer
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Charleston

Day 22
Destination: Charleston, SC
Route: Highway 17, to 95, to 17
Miles Ridden: 106       Total Miles: 5,354

Points of Interest:
  • Swamps and marshes in northern Georgia, southern South Carolina
  • Historical district around Meeting Street
  • Bocci's Restaurant

With 106 miles to our destination, and spending the night at the fabulous Olde Harbour Inn, we were not in a hurry to leave, so we didn't hit the highway until 10:00 a.m. We began our trip on Highway 17.

After a short distance, Georgia became South Carolina. We pulled over and ditched the helmets for the freedom of riding in much lighter head gear. Except for a short time on Highway 95, the trip was casual in terms of the speed and traffic. For the most part, the trip was on a tree lined, two lane highway. Like Georgia, this part of South Carolina is flat, green, and covered by water. When we arrived, we found a historic hotel on Meeting Street, which is in the heart of the district. It was surrounded by 100 year old + homes and commercial buildings. When dinner came around, we met at Bocci's on Church Street. We had the pleasure of meeting Jason, the bartender, and Rachael Porter the hostess. Both were exceptional, and made us feel welcome to be in their restaurant.


In traveling through the South, one has to be impressed with the number of community based churches. Faith is obviously important in the South, and we found many churches, including some dating back into the 1700's.

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