At 12:30, Doug & Molly picked us up to go for a drive to the US Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island for lunch. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (often abbreviated as MCRD PI) is an 8,095 acres (32.76 km2) military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation. MCRD Parris Island is used for the training of enlisted Marines. Male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and female recruits from all over the United States report here to receive their initial training. Male recruits living west of the Mississippi River receive their training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, but may train at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island by special request.
We arrived just in time, as the brunch was on from 10:00 - 1:00 and we walked in at 1:05, by the time we took some pics! They did allow us in to enjoy a wonderful buffet.
After enjoying an assortment of foods from eggs benedict to strawberry crepes, we were off to Hunting Island.
At 2:40 we arrived at Hunting Island Nature Centre. The Hunting Island Nature Center features live animals and exhibits about the habitats and natural history of the park and was very interesting. 
We went on the Nature Centre Scenic Trail, which was 0.7 miles to the ocean through fascinating flora. Along the way we saw a fledgling bald eagle, crabs, a turtle and blue herons.
When we got to the ocean, we saw the incredible show of force by nature - trees uprooted and blown over by wind and water.
Several years ago, there were cabins on this beach and a road. Hard to believe where the land used to be! This was a cabin that was on ground a few years ago.
Light rain started when we got back to the car and continued all the way back to the campground.
When we got back, Molly & Doug came in for a drink. Unfortunately, we had the door open and the "no-see-ums' are a real problem. They seem to get through the screen, so we will have to keep the door & windows closed or they come through the screens & bite! Used the electronic zapper to clear them out! What fun!!!
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