Camping at North Myrtle Beach

Shells in the Sands Series #7

The intention for this series is to share cherished thoughts and reflections of life in bite-size pieces. I have been an avid journal writer since my early teens, and most of the original writings were initially captured in my personal journal. I have chosen the most pertinent ones to share with the world through this series. This joy is similar to picking out beautiful shells while walking on a sandy beach.

We have established a tradition of taking our first vacation of the year in early May. There are several reasons behind this choice. May 1st marks Labor Day in China, prompting a natural inclination to take time off and enjoy a break in sync with family and friends back home. This timing also aligns with the end of the spring semester in the United States that goes well with the academic flow, a recommendation I initially received from an experienced mentor.

This marks our third visit to the North Myrtle Beach area. The first was two years ago, coinciding with my birthday, when we stayed in a vacation resort. Last year, for Roger’s birthday, we chose camping at the Myrtle Beach Travel Park and found it immensely enjoyable. It was an easy decision to return here with our camper for our first vacation of the year, before the summer crowds swell. We have found North Myrtle Beach to be as…