Entering Charleston Harbor was bit confusing. We were grateful to SV "Mistress", 2 days ahead of us, with marker cautions, as they ran aground twice there. Docking at Charleston City Marina was dicey with a 4 kt current- Terry did a great job.
There is an old movie, "National Lampoons Family Vacation", where the Griswold family goes cross country in their station wagon. They experience many frustrations along the way. Clark (Chevy Chase) the father, is at his wits end. He and his son Russ are at the edge of the Grand Canyon. Clark is in a hurry, Russ says "Dad don't you want to see the Grand Canyon?" Clark turns his head toward the canyon, nods his head several times and tell Russ "ok let's go". This is our analogy of how we visited Charleston. We know there was much more to appreciate but we just want to get to Florida and warm. We spent Sunday walking through downtown, shopping, took a horse and buggy tour and had dinner, did not even take many photos. We nodded our heads several times and said "ok let's go". Charleston is a great town and deserves more attention, it is rich in history and architecture (too much to write about in the blog). We were content to depart with only a day visit.
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| "Sweetgrass" basket making has been part of the Charleston community for more than 300 years. An African American art form passed on generation to generation, brought here by the slaves from West Africa. They are purchased by museums and art collectors thoughout the world. They are available for purchase throughout the "market place" in town and are very expensive. |
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| Daughters of the Confederacy |
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| Home in Charleston |
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| Wrought iron seen throughout the streets of Charleston |
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| Charleston Harbor |
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