We loved Charleston. We loved everything from the architecture to our strolls along the waterfront. It is a beautiful town full of history and beauty. Here are some of the highlights from our few short hours in this sweet southern city.

We walked along the waterfront to get a peek at Fort Sumter. We also saw some pretty fountains and walked along the pier to get a closer look at the water. We were both surprised and excited to see a real, live Dolphin swimming just a short distance from us.

We walked along East Bay Street to a huge outdoor flea market that houses basket weavers, artisans and jewelers. We enjoyed strolling through and even getting a few small souvenirs.


We also enjoyed walking along the side streets to get a better idea of what it would be like to live in a city so full of history. What would it be like to live in a home older than our country?

We decided to eat at the East Bay Crab Shack. This allowed me to get my seafood fix and also get a pretty cheap meal. Dave is always fascinated to watch me figure out how to eat snow crab legs, peel and eat shrimp and shuck and eat oysters. All of this was steamed and served with melted butter, red potatoes and corn on the cob. I am eating good on this trip!


We walked along the waterfront again to enjoy more of the architecture. We ended up staying in Charleston much longer than we expected because we both didn't want to leave. But of course, we had to. We ended up leaving at 2:40pm and getting into Richmond by 10:30pm as we made a quick stop in North Carolina for Eastern style BBQ at Wilber's. Like I said we are eating good on this trip. To bed early because the next day is OBAMA'S INAUGURATION DAY!

Emily

Alleys in Charleston

Our NotSo Hostel

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Just One of the Many Huge Waterfront Homes