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I started today in Santee, South Carolina and my goal was to make into West Virginia or at least get fairly close. Additionally I wanted to swing by the Yorktown battlefield site (where George Washington trapped Cornwallis with the aid of French troops and a French fleet in the last major battle of the Revolutionary War).

First things first, I needed to eat in South Carolina. I had Foodio54 give me a recommendation for Florence, SC and the site sent me to Shooki’s Deli. I got a hot turkey sandwich and it was perfect for an early lunch meal.

Back in Helena, Montana I had a lot of difficulty finding places open during lunchtime and I ran into the same problem in Raleigh, North Carolina. Finally I gave up and instead went to Rocky Mount and Foodio54 sent me to Mayflower Seafood Restaurant and ordered some flounder. It was pretty good, but not in the same ballpark as Key West or Anchorage for seafood.

I made it to Yorktown, however everything was closed although I was able to see the battlefield, a monument for the victory, and the ramparts used in the siege. I think one part that is somewhat lost today is the French contribution to this battle, and especially from the monument that was very heavily emphasized.

After Yorktown I headed to Richmond_VA to eat. It was getting late, but Foodio54 found me a bar called Border and I got a roast beef sub. The sub was excellent, and the bar was pretty cool as well with live music. Although I will say now that Ohio has banned smoking from bars there is a world of difference when it is allowed (and it was at Border). In the end I’d have to say I’d rather business owners be able to choose the policies of their own establishment, even though I’d much prefer a non-smoking policy myself.

Tags: Big Road Trip