On the way here, traffic on Interstate 85 slowed to a stop. We crawled along for an hour before seeing the accident on the other side. I think our side had been closed for 1st responders to get to the location. The other direction was backup for 3 ½ miles. Anyway, a semi with a load of autos had flipped over and was blocking both lanes and the shoulders.
This campground (Pine Ridge Campground) is truly a woodsy area. We had to drive through a narrow lane down and up a hollow to get here. “Hollow” is another name for a “draw” or “wash”. We can’t get satellite transmissions and forget about the internet –hence the lateness of these entries. The roads into and through the campground are VERY narrow so we are practicing our turning/maneuvering capabilities.
We are not anywhere near the fires on the SC coast. Though, we are getting fire hot temperatures – 94 degrees. HOT HOT HOT
In SC, ants come in 2 colors (red and black) both are about ¾ to an inch long. Black one had wings – so maybe it’s a termite not afraid of light. Up close like this, ants really look vicious. Ruthi hasn’t been bit yet but if they do bite they will find her. She seems to attract all sorts of bugs that bite or sting – flies, gnats, small red ants (in Alabama), bees, wasps, etc. etc. etc. Her calves are their favorite spot. She’s itching and applying awful smelling bug repellant which doesn’t seem to work too well.
