I'm back from a wonderful time away. I'm going to do several posts so you don't have to deal with too many photos at once!
We left on Monday morning and drove all day to Charleston, West Virginia. The next day we were up and, on the road, early to drive to Charleston, South Carolina.
As we left Charleston, WV, we saw their beautiful capitol building.
We were driving in the mountains at this time, and enjoying a little Fall color.
We arrived in Charleston, SC a little before 3. One of the Nurse Practioners I work with has a daughter who lives there and said the best thing you can do is take a carriage ride through the city. So we did that when we arrived. It was such fun and we saw and learned so much about Charleston.
Some of the streets appear to be cobblestone, but our carriage driver said these rocks were actually ballast in ships coming from England. They decided to use them for streets. When the English found they were being used and not just dumped, they started taxing them.
We saw lots of old buildings, heard about history and saw some of the beautiful places in Charleston.
We went to our home for the night, the Meeting Street Inn which was built in 1874. This is our room, we felt like we were stepping back in time.
We had a stool to get into the high beds.
There was a beautiful patio outside our door that we enjoyed that evening and again for breakfast the next morning.
Sitting on the patio and looking up.
The next morning, we went to the City Market. It stretches about 1/4 of a mile and is filled with vendors, many of whom sell hand made goods. We found some good things here for our grandkids.
We walked through Battery Park
We walked along the park; the Atlantic ocean is out to the right, with Fort Sumpter barely visible.
Last, we walked over to Rainbow Row, a row of 13 houses built around 1740. They had fallen into disrepair and would probably be torn down. But one women painted a house a bright color, and others followed. The houses were saved and are now a famous part of Charleston.
Our last stop in Charleston was to see the Angel Oak Tree. It's a live oak and is said to be one of the most beautiful trees in the world. It's 400-500 years old, 66 1/2 feet tall, the trunk is 28 feet in circumference and it's longest branch is 187 feet long.
What a beautiful tree!Next stop - Savannah.
Welcome back! What lovely photographs, I would love to travel there. Looking forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you had a wonderful time. My only regret is that we don't live close enough to your WV destination so we could meet with you and Bob.
ReplyDeleteYou had a really lovely trip. The pictures are wonderful. I have been following along on Facebook. What a great way to celebrate your retirement.
ReplyDeleteThe oak tree is GORGEOUS! And Rainbow row beautiful! What an amazing city market, I would love to go through it! I didn't know S.C. had palm trees!
ReplyDeleteWe had heard Charleston lost many of their homes during the war. So loved reading about the painted houses. History needs to be preserved. You will love Savannah. We did the trolley tour as well as walked around. I even caught a ghost in one of my pictures. The story goes that yellow fever hit Charleston and part of the town was built on top of those who had died from that. The live oaks are all around there too. Just love them! Have fun. Janice
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Glad you had a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThat tree has such history attached! Wish it could talk...
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Donna
Glad you had a nice holiday! Everything is so beautiful. The room was astonishing and the tree very, very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSavannah does have many interesting features. I'm glad y'all had a good time. 😊
ReplyDeleteThat tree is magnificent. I wish I could collect trees!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. What a fun vacation you had. I haven’t been to Charleston in decades. I love the cobblestone streets, the colorful row houses, the patio and historic homes. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us and look forward to what’s ahead from you!
Three hours from me. Glad you enjoyed.
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This is looking like a vacation I would really enjoy. Everything looks so pretty and peaceful. A really lovely spot.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great start to your vacation. We have been to Charleston and Savannah several times and enjoy them both.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, lovely Charleston! The Angel Oak is so incredibly splendid. And the architecture! I love the Battery, and just everything about it, as long as I can be there when it is not so hot, hahaha! And TG and I always enjoy seeing Charleston WV's golden dome capitol when we go through on our way to Pittsburgh! Can't wait to read about the rest of your trip, hahaa! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty! Would you believe it, I live in Georgia but I don't think I've ever been to Charleston, SC! I really must go sometime. I have been to Savannah! LOL!
ReplyDeleteoh wow - what an amazing trip! Welcome home btw - nice to have you back. :) I've always heard how beautiful and historical it is there. Love getting to see it through your eyes. I hope to visit that corner one day. I love the architecture, the history, and I bet the food is amazing too! And that tree - just stunning! Can't wait to hear more :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous trip. I enjoyed seeing your photographs and how FABULOUS the Angel Oak Tree is.
All the best Jan
Charleston is so beautiful!! I have been there a few times and love the history!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Looks like a fabulous time. Great pictures. It is a beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post, Mari! We visited Charleston, SC in the spring of 2023. We, too, enjoyed the horse carriage tour through those 'cobblestone' streets past such interesting architecture. Also shopped at the City Market. We took the ferry boat out to Fort Sumter. BUT we did not have 4-poster beds in our hotel room.
ReplyDeleteHere at our own home, our master bed is so high that we each have a stool on our side of the bed because the mattress is so high.
Thanks for sharing from your wonderful trip. I look forward to Savannah.
Welcome back! And thank you for sharing your journey with us. Looks like you saw some beautiful places and learned so much about our southern coastal history! So lovely! I can't wait to see/hear about the rest of your trip. I'd be afraid I would fall trying to get in and out of that bed! Yikes, steps in the dark at night? Who ever came up with that idea? LOL But it was pretty and I would love the canopy too. I can imagine the carriage ride was wonderful. Such a beautiful place to visit. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh my everything looks so stunning. That tree is amazing.
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Hi Mari, I enjoyed reading your post and all the pictures! I learned about this city a few years ago while watching YouTube videos during Covid. That tree reminds me of the Big Banon tree in Maui that we saw in 2012. I am looking forward to the rest of your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you are on your way home I think you are heading to Georgia.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I have never been to Charleston. What a gorgeous city.
I am glad you had a wonderful time.
Those trees are my favorite - I just love unique trees. Love them.
Have fun in Savannah.
The carriage ride sounds fun, and your pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteCharleston looks like a beautiful city.