North Myrtle Beach, Part 4! - Hanging out.

Our week at the beach was winding down.  On Thursday morning, Jeff took Ian to the arcade, and I took Sam to the activities room to make a few crafts.  We found that mornings are not best weather-wise.  It definitely takes a few hours before the sun comes out and the temps get a bit warmer.  Sam enjoyed making a tie-dye shirt and paint a bird house. 

Thursday afternoon, we hung out at the pool (specifically the Lazy River).  I think I can make this bold statement and state that our family excels at floating in inner tubes, letting the current take us around in circles.  We do this extremely well.

We found an excellent Aisan restuarant for us to have dinner on Thursday night.  It was a huge hit and pleased this vegetarian (Lori) - 'non-designer food' (Dad) - gluten-free eating (Me) - kid friendly (Ian and Sam) - foodie (Ben) family very much.  In fact, Jeff said it was the best lo mein he has ever had.  I could totally see us being regulars at this place if we lived close by.  It was that good.  Hard to believe Aisan food was done this well in a place like Myrtle Beach.   After dinner, Dad and Rita took Ian & Sam back to the condo.   Me/Jeff and Lori/Ben headed to the movies.  We saw "Argo".  Excellent movie and makes me reminded again, how much I miss having family nearby who can babysit.

Incidentally, it should be noted that on Wednesday evening I had some of the best gluten-free pizza I've ever had.  It was from a place called, "Benitos", which was also just up the street from where we were staying. 

Friday was our last full day and night.  I was determined for us to make the most of it.  We woke up to rain and very cloudy skies, but by 9:30am, the sun was shining bright.  If we weren't such early risers we'd never know how dreary it had been.  The beach was calling our names.

By this time in our trip, we had said good-bye to Meghan on Wednesday night.  She flew back home so she wouldn't miss class on Thursday.  Dad and Rita left on Friday morning to head back home.  It was just my Toppall team and BenLo (we affectionately call Ben and Lori this nickname) to finish out the week. 

Stay tuned for North Myrtle Beach, Part 4! - Final wrap up.