Charleston, S.C.

Monday, May 13 - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Just under the bridge we reached our destination, The Harborage at Ashley Marina. Southern hospitality - that sums up our experience in Charleston. Tony and Shirley had the forethought to call the Charleston habor hosts. (Something they had never done before.) Jenny and Jerry Reves were ready with offers of a tour and a dinner invitation. Shortly after tying up Jenny came by to give a quick tour to get our bearings. She drove us around for nearly 2 hours did an excellent job. She pulled around to her house so we would know where to meet them dinner tomorrow, then offered us their car until then! We all hesitated.... was she serious! Jenny had pointed out places to visit that we would need to drive too; plantations, Sullivan's Island and the homes along the Battery. Gratefully we agreed and off we went.



The Citadel Military College

Middleton Place, Along the Ashley River is Home to
America's Oldest Landscaped Garden.
Two of the Original Three Buildings were
Distroyed in the Civil War

Magnolia Plantation Further Up the River. The Home, Gardens,
Stables and Swamp Garden are All Available for Tours

The 'Swamp Gardens' on the Audabon List

Fort Moultrie Overlooks Fort Sumter
Where the First Shot was Fired Starting the Civil War

Unique Sullivan's Island Lighhouse

Bridge Over the Cooper River

Lunch With a View



Shirley, Tony and Me

Old Slave Market Several Buildings Now Filled with
Local Crafters and Other Unique Stores

Dozens of Huge, Beautiful Privately
Owned Homes Along The Battery



 Both of These Homes Are In Traditional Charleston Style

The Front Door is Located on the Side of the House, Through the Porch

At the Home of Jenny and Jerry Reves with Shirley and Tony

We Walked to a Local Favorite Restaurant (I Skipped the Grits)

Jenny and Jerry Reves Completed the Loop on Sweetgrass

Bob and Helen Kovach, Gold Looper Aboard Allez

It was a very pleasant evening. Cumulated by good food and stories!


Our Visit to Charleston Sets with the Sun