decided to take a cruise,
which they got at a discount by signing up at a craft booth. All they
had to pay was taxes, port fees, and whatever they purchase on the ship
like souvenirs and drinks. Plus anything they do the one day in port,
of course. It was just a short 4-day cruise to the Bahamas. They began
their adventure on February 7, 2024 by leaving their RV in their daughters
yard while they drove their toad to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. |
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Below: Karen Duquette did
not take a lot of photos during the drive to Mount Pleasant, but she
did like the "Toy Story" figures on the bumper of a big semi-truck.
A bit further down the road, Karen was not sure what was written on
a Uhaul truck so she photographed it so she could get a better look
at it. |
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Below: The Don N. Holt Bridge
over the Cooper River on I-526 (Mark Clark Expressway) in North Charleston,
South Carolina, is an awesome truss bridge built in 1992 that gave Karen
Duquette a look at some beautiful scenery from high up as they crossed
overthe river. But Karen Duquette liked the overhead design on the bridge,
so that is what she photographed. |
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Below: A few photos that Karen Duquette
took during the car ride. |
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The two RV Gypsies left a day early for
their cruise, just in case they had any car troubles, which thankfully,
they did not. They stayed at Tru by Hilton Hotel,1651 Midtown Avenue,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
The hotel is centrally located off I-526, minutes from shops and restaurants.
Beaches at Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms, Boone Hall
Plantation and Gardens, plus Patriots Point are about five minutes away,
while downtown Charleston is within eight miles from the hotel. |
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Below: When the two RV Gypsies
arrived at the hotel, the admitting clerk had a big smile and was fun
to talk to. He had Karen laughing a lot. Karen took a few photos in
the big, clean, lobby while Lee Duquette was checking in. Karen really
liked the lovely mural near the pool table, which was free for guests
to use. |
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The hotel had
free parking, free Wi-Fi, and non-smoking rooms, plus an outdoor pool
and fitness center, (which the two RV Gypsies did not use) Below: Part
of the lobby where a free hot breakfast was served the next morning,
but the two RV Gypsies was not impressed with the breakfast, otherwise
the stay was perfect. They were given a nice check-in bag to enjoy. |
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Below: Signs in the hotel |
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Below: Stuff on the wall across from the
elevator. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies' very nice, clean
room |
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Below: The words "Welcome Lee"
was on the TV Screen. |
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Below: The small, but nice bathroom. The
small trash pail was divided into two sections. |
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