Rita and I are lucky enough to have found an affordable place to rent just blocks from the water in the Old Village area of Mount Pleasant, SC. I’m not sure why it’s called Mount Pleasant since it probably doesn’t get much higher than 8 feet above sea level, but that’s irrelevant. Rita and I like to take walks down the old roads and soak in the beauty and history. The homes age like wine; people take good care of them. In the fall, the weather is so perfect that you can wear a coat and pants or even shorts and a t-shirt and always be comfortable. The wind blows enough to rustle the trees and whisk in the salt air, but it’s not as strong as on the beach. It really is a wonderful place to walk and ride bikes. I feel like we’ve taken advantage of our good fortune and blessings to be part of such a beautiful place. At the end of each block, the road ends between houses just feet from the water in the bay. You can see the downtown peninsula, the Cooper River Bridge, and even Sullivan’s Island. The sun sets over the water at the end of each road, creating a pink and orange sky over the harbor. That’s the best time to go out there and sit. The only sounds are usually the wind, a dog or two somewhere, and a distant boat motor. It’s a nice escape from the pressures of life.
