Let me just start by saying that this trip has caused me to lose muscle mass in my arms because I haven't had to open a door since I was in DC! :) In Boston people always opened doors for me (they were very polite there. I've never heard the words please, thanks, and excuse me so much, I loved it!) and here in the south people will run in front of women to open the doors. Makes me feel a little helpless, but it's okay. :) It's a very nice change from having door...

Today's drive to South Carolina was uneventful. The entire drive was rural. I passed some gorgeous houses that could only be found in the south. Some were huge. If only I could pick one up and move it to Denver. I suppose that to have a beautiful southern home you have to pay for it with this humidity. This is by far the hottest place I've ever been (although I've been told by people here that Charleston is even hotter). The humidity is insane and the sun is str...