Greenville, SC

Long weekend and empty nest means Roadtrip!!!!  Actually air trip.  We once lived in Greenville, SC so we decided to go back and visit.  September is usually a lousy travel month due to the frequent tropical weather but we made it work this time.

We woke up and headed out Saturday morning.  This should have avoided the storms but there were a few just North of town.  We initially thought we would need to fly up the coast to Savannah before turning towards Greenville.  As we passed the first big shower we could see a clear path pretty much on course.

We skirted one small shower, enjoying a plethora of rainbows as we maneuvered.  Though the weather looked ominous at times off to one side, we always kept an escape route available.

Once clearing Brunswick GA, we were able to settle back for a straight shot to Laurens, SC.  Laurens? You said we were going to Greenville.  We were but they have priced their gas as if they are adding gold dust so we opted to land 10 minutes short and gorge on cheap gas, before hopping over to GSP or Greenville Spartanburg International.

The FBO at GSP is very friendly and actually charges only $22.50 for the first night parking and fees and then $7.50 a night thereafter.  They waive the $22.5 if you buy gas but due to the price difference, cheap gas was the better plan.

I don't begrudge them the fees.  They parked us upon arrival, are open 24 hours in case you need anything, provide clean facilities, free waters, sodas, cookies and even ice cream.  I just got a cookie, water and my rental car, which they thoughtfully pulled up front to the main door.

We were soon on the road, even with the fuel stop, door to rolling out of the airport was 2:40, much better than driving.  Our first stop was our first house.  Back in the early 90s, I took some paper and a ruler and drew house plans.  Over 2 decades later it is still standing, pretty amazing.  No one was out and about so I just took a look from the street.  We both agreed it might have been creepy to knock on their door and ask for a tour.