On the Road Again

Blogging from Columbia, South Carolina (okay, West Columbia, like it really matters), from a Chick-Fil-A with free Wi-Fi.  Love me that free WiFi. Malia and the bride are checking out South Carolina University. She was accepted there and its still high on her list of probables.  Personally, I’m hoping not, its out-of-state tuition, after all.

But, I’ve liked what I’ve seen of the campus and the town. Much friendlier here than even at home. The desk clerk at our hotel was more than happy to provide directions to us, The manager here at the Chick-Fil-A has been by twice to refill my soda while the two younger kids play in the playground. Everyone has been more than willing to be patient and polite to the foreigners from Virginia.

The campus is on the old side, which is not a bad thing in my opinion. Lots of history here. I grew up with the campuses of SW Texas State (now called just Texas State) and the University of Texas. Both have some history, but Texas grew from its original 40 acre sized campus to be a monstrosity. Don’t think any of the schools Malia’s considering are that big.

Now just have to map out the drive home tonight for maximum coffee effect.