We exited Gaffney, SC with snow snapping at our heals. We landed for the next couple of days in Ninety Six, SC, just below the snow line. Brrr, it has been cold in the 30’s and rainy.
Wow, it didn’t take long for this Northerner to get soft. Last year I would have been washing cars in the mid-40s. Nope, not this year.
We had the opportunity to catch up with some past neighbors from Cleveland, Mark and Mary Ellen Valaitis. Our kids grew up together and we shared some good times together. They lived next door to us many years ago before they moved onto Columbus, OH, New York City, and now retired to Ninety Six, SC. I have never heard of a city with numbers for its name. Mary Ellen explained that the name derived from being 96 miles for the Indians to travel from another village to Ninety Six. We had a great time catching up with each other. It was just like we skipped right over the years of separation and started talking like we were neighbors again.
They were nice enough to cook us an amazing meal, and take us to a local community theater. What fun we had together.
I must admit that although I was skeptical about a city with a name consisting of numbers, I will be back. What a great place. Mark and Mary Ellen have built a beautiful home on Lake Greenwood. Ninety Six, SC is definitely a hidden gem.
Mark and Mary Ellen are great hosts and tour guides. We truly enjoyed our visit.
Thanks Again to Mark and MaryEllen for the hospitality!!!
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