Hello guys, welcome back to Maryamsjoyfullife blog!
Today is such a beautiful day, and I just want to say a big THANK YOU for stopping by and checking us out. I always love sharing little snippets of our life and adventures, and this one… well, let’s just say it was one for the books!
Last week, my family and I decided to take a trip to Swan Lake in South Carolina—and wow, what a gem! We strolled through the park and were greeted by a bunch of graceful swans, both black and white. It was magical seeing them glide across the water. We even discovered a part of the park we’d never explored before, and it absolutely didn’t disappoint. Colorful flowers were in full bloom, the greenery was lush, and we enjoyed walking along a long, peaceful boardwalk. Nature was definitely showing off!
While taking it all in, we came across a map that pointed us toward Dillon Park, and guess what? My sweetman suggested we go check it out. According to the map, it was about 3 miles away—and in the spirit of adventure, we said, “Why not?”
Well… our why not turned into a full-on journey.
As we began walking, the skies decided to play a little trick on us. It started to rain, then stopped, and then just when we thought we had the direction right—boom! We got lost. Thankfully, we found our way again, but by the time we made it to Dillon Park, we were drenched, tired, and… a bit let down.
The park turned out to be more of a sports complex—with football and baseball fields and a frisbee course. Nothing bad about it, just not what we were hoping to explore after walking 3 miles. So yes, we pretty much turned right back around!
The walk back felt extra long, and honestly, I almost called a cab to pick us up. But I’m stubborn (in the best way, right?) and I powered through. At 1.6 miles out, we made a pit stop at a gas station and grabbed a cold drink. That refreshing moment gave us just the boost we needed.
Finally, when we saw our car again at Swan Lake… I can’t even describe how relieved I was. My legs were tired, but my heart? Proud. Because we did it—we walked a full 6 miles that day!
My takeaways?
- Swan Lake is absolutely beautiful and such a peaceful, scenic place to visit with your family. I highly recommend it!
- Dillon Park? Maybe skip the walk and drive there if you’re curious, especially with kids. Unless you’re training for a marathon, it’s not really worth the trek on foot.
- And most importantly—don’t let anyone (or anything, even a rainy day or sore feet) steal your joy!
Thanks again for reading and being part of my joyful little corner of the internet. Until next time…
With love,
Maryam 💛
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