March 1, 2013

Our last full day in Hilton Head.  After our typical vacation breakfast of instant oatmeal and coffee, we went to the Post Office to mail our absentee ballots back to the town office.  The vote on the loan to bring our district back to a point where it is capable of paying its bills is important to the students, teachers and citizens of the district towns.  Normally the ballot is a little bit more robust in candidates for school board but not so this time.  These are serious issues for the people in the district.  Hopefully people get out to vote.

Today we visited the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head.  It was established in 1985 to teach the public about the natural history of the area known as the Lowcountry.  A wonderful place to bring kids.  Below a pic of one of the friendlier alligators.

The Carolina Jessamine is the State Flower, isn't she beautiful?

In the town of Hilton Head, the trees are preserved as much as practically possible; however removal of a tree including the well established Live Oaks require a permit.  As rumor has it, a business trying to established in town was denied approval for 3 years, 1 for each tree cut down.  The Live Oak can grow to 80 feet in height and as much as 100 feet wide.

Tomorrow we will be driving to Cocoa Beach for a couple of weeks.  We will also be seeing Tom's sister Kathie and husband Steve.