Day 20 - Myrtle Beach to Shallotte - Two Far 2022 - Reunion Bound (the long way around)

April 29, 2022

Day 20 - Myrtle Beach to Shallotte

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It was another day riding up the beaches. Most places in the area are so built up that there are only occasional glimpses of the ocean between the buildings.

Myrtle Beach high-rise condos and time-shares

There are numerous public beach access areas.

We saw another big demolition underway.

If the Sea Horn was your favorite place to stay at Myrtle Beach, this is not good news!

The original shopping district of Myrtle Beach. The Gay Dolphin is the only place still there I remember from my childhood trips to the beach.

All the barricades are in preparation for Bike Week

Image not found :( — The Gay Dolphin - a Myrtle Beach institution since 1946.

The famous Myrtle Beach Pavilion was demolished in 2006. The local rides are all newer and bigger.

Riding north along Ocean Boulevard, we would pass through areas where there were only single-family homes. We figure there are municipalities that have zoning laws to prevent the high rises.

Most were larger - and there were a few brick homes.

And, of course, there was no shortage of huge oceanfront homes.

In Cherry Grove, we stopped at Boulineau's convenience store. We were very warmly welcomed by Ziggy, a Boulineau company director, who called Anna, the company's social media person. They are going to post something about us on their Facebook page. When we get a link, I'll share it on the blog.

Not far past Cherry Grove, we crossed over into North Carolina. It will always feel like coming home to me.

Kerry here... Does this sign look familiar? It should, as it's in both the 2016 and 2019 journals. If you care to check, you'll find it hasn't aged well.

This is the Calabash River just north of the state line.

Today's ride: 48 miles (77 km)
Total: 713 miles (1,147 km)

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