Charleston, SC

Charleston is another of my favorite cities.  It is full of history and Southern charm.  On the first trip it was the first time I ever had shrimp and grits, and the first time visiting a real Southern plantation.  We revisited the restaurant we went to for the shrimp and grits and it tasted just as good.  They put pickled okra in their Bloody Mary drinks - better than it sounds!
  
                              



as you come into the city

Dolce Vita is 5th from the left.

laid back enjoying the moment

Al and Barb

What was very special about this trip was that Ed's sister and brother-in-law - Barb and Al - traveled 2 hrs. from their home in Columbia, SC to join us for dinner!  We took them to a seafood restaurant we ate at the last time we were here - Amen Street.  Very good food and way too expensive.  A great place to have fresh raw oysters!

We took a nice walk around parts of Charleston.


This was once a school (my guess) but is now dilapidated.

Sitting on a swing in a park watching someone playing ball with their dog.

a statue I liked of seagulls

We also took a free trolley ride and saw other parts of the city.  No photos of this.  A great couple of days was had!

Fair Winds to All!

Joan

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