Down South visiting family & friends

More than two thousand miles later and we're in North Carolina. Our trip has been mostly uneventful, just some great visits with family and friends. After a couple of days in Detroit with Dave's family we drove to Atlanta for a few days visit with Larry and Laura, where we also got in a few terrific bike rides. Then to Greenville, SC for a couple of days with Marti's college buddies, and another Piedmont bike ride. On to Charleston for almost a week with Marti's family, and to establish residency in SC. Wow, can this be real! What an amazing difference in politics; there is no Feingold here. We now sport SC drivers' licenses, but not to worry, it won't be forever. We took in one Spoleto event while there and rode our bikes over the new Cooper River bridge and out to the oldest live oak in the world. After we left Charleston we drove to Florence for an overnight visit with our niece, then on to Chapel Hill, where we are now staying with Alyssa. We went for a great bike ride yesterday; the hills surrounding the area are beautiful and full of cyclists.

This morning Alyssa had cataract surgery; all went well. Time will tell how much her vision will improve. We'll stay here for a few more days then head to Southern Pines to visit some friends before heading to the hills for some biking.

We are in contact with about 12 other Peace Corps invitees who will be leaving with us for South Africa in July, only 42 days away!