Enjoying Myrtle Beach

Sunday, Walter and I and our friend, Ralph, played golf at Tupelo Bay.  We played there in March and enjoyed the course.  Our resort has a deal with a few golf courses in the area, including Tupelo Bay, that allows us to play for the cost of the cart only - no green fees.  What a deal!  The weather was great - about 21 in the sunshine.  The golf was okay.  I'm a bit rusty because I haven't played in two months.  Still, it's better than I had expected. 

 View from one of the holes.  The flag is off to the left, so getting the ball over the water is a must.

 

 Walter and Ralph debating their shots.

 





 In addition to the beautiful scenery, the course is home to a variety of wildlife - mostly water birds.  This egret was perched up in the trees.  I took this while waiting for Walter to tee off.

 

After golf, we decided to relax around the condo.  I took the opportunity to do a little exploring.  The complex is quite large, and at this time of year, because it is shoulder season, it was almost empty. 

 Our condo building.  We had the first floor unit with the door on the right closest to the staircase.

 

 The outdoor pool.  There is a kiddie pool and playground on the other side of the street.  There's also an indoor pool, and a huge fitness centre.

 

 For a bit of whimsy, my reflection in the pool.

 

 

Yesterday, we all went shopping at Tanger Outlets, then the PGA Superstore.  Walter found a new golf bag, something he had been looking for.  Then we went down to Springmaid Pier.  Lots of folks fishing off the pier, lots of water fowl, and jellyfish in the water.  That's right, jellyfish.  Just leaning over the railing on the pier, we could see them in the water.  Mind you, getting a good picture that was actually in focus was just about impossible.  I tried anyway.

 

I don't think anyone starts out fishing for sharks, but it's pretty hard to determine what's on the end of your fishing line until you reel it in.  As for the diving, one look at the jellyfish in the water should discourage any diving.  Those things can sting.

 

 The local bird life.  The black bird has quite the song. 

 The play of light in the sky had a certain celestial feeling.  Just a bit to the left, it was dark and cloudy, to the right there was blue sky and sunshine.

 

 One of the numerous jellyfish in the water.  Hard to catch in a picture, as they are below the water surface and move quickly.

 

 For those of us who remember Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in, Walter doing his Ruth Ann imitation, relaxing in a giant chair.  "And that's the truth."

There's one in every crowd. The birds all lined up looking over the water, except for the one on the end which found the boardwalk more interesting.

 

 Ralph trying his hand at a bean bag game. 

 

 

Today, we're off the Georgetown for more golf, and then a little sightseeing and supper.  The sun is shining, and the high today is 23.  Should be good.