Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Charleston

What a beautiful city! Ann very graciously played tour guide, and in between oohing and aahing, I managed to snap a few photos.

A bed and breakfast across from the Battery...


An ornate ironwork balcony, typical of so many homes in the historic district...


One of many homes with piazzas. Balconies were built facing the ocean, so as to catch the sea breeze, but homes were taxed based on street frontage. So the front doors open to an exterior patio, rather than to the interior of the home...


Cobblestone streets...


And of course, amazing southern cuisine. I tried shrimp and grits for the very first time, at Poogan's Porch. Sooooooo good....


Ann's breakfast of eggs, fried oysters and grits looked delicious too...


(Not to give the impression that we're eating our way through the south or anything, hehe!)

I'm a day behind with blogging, and as I write this, we've moved on to Savannah - yet another gorgeous city. Next it's on to Saint Augustine, Florida...

Thanks as always for following our adventures, and please do leave a comment if you're so inclined!

Until next time,
 ~ Carolee

4 comments:

GOTHAM239 said...

I can feel the breeze! For some reason I am picturing the movie, Mel Gibson's, The Patriot. ;). Beautiful !!! Carry on, ladies.

Eva

Patricia Moran Elements of Grace said...

What a marvelous trip, Carolee. Thank you for taking us along for the ride! Enjoy.
Patti

Corinne Stubson said...

Green backed herons....
love your pics!

Introverted Art said...

I ABSOLUTELY loved Charleston. The food like you said is amazing and the southern hospitality is amazing.