Turkey Trot and Reindeer Dash 5k's

A first in a series of runs with my uncle :)

The mayor of Ontario ran this with us as well.  Proud to say I beat my time :)

OC Zoo

I did not know Orange County had a zoo.  Its small but it is cute, and features native wildlife.  And it is affordable!

Columbia, South Carolina

We had an extra day in South Carolina, so we did a bit of sight seeing, before coming home.

First stop: US Army Basic Combat Training Museum

Next, off to the South Carolina State House

The Confederate Flag still flies...

 

And Southern Pride still living...  

A statue of Calhoun (to the left), stands in the middle of the second floor of the State House.  In front of it, you can find a bust of General Robert E Lee (to the right).  

Inside, the State House is absolutely beautiful.

We got to sit in on a Senate meeting, and it was actually very interesting to say the least.  

Always wanted to take a picture like this on a staircase. :P

We took Taxis everywhere.  This is the part that made this trip expensive.

And the flight back home...