Shem Creek

Ronnie and I stayed on Shem Creek on our recent visit to Charleston.  It was relaxing and interesting being right on the creek.

Not sure what this was--maybe a floating art gallery.  

 And I think maybe this was overkill.

A Wreck at The Wreck

While visiting Charleston Ronnie and I ate at a local "joint" called The Wreck.  It wasn't much of a looker but the food was great!  It is located near the mouth of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant.  This wreck was in their back yard.  Read more about the restuarant and check if out of you are in the area. http://www.wreckrc.com/

Chillin' in the Swamp

This was quite comical with the lone turtle chilling with the ducks.

Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC
Summer 2009

Across the River

Here is a view across the Ashley River of the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Charleston, SC

Along the river

Ronnie and I really enjoyed our visit to Magnolia Plantation. It has such a rich southern history. If you ever get to Charleston, be sure to visit. We did the whole tour which included a tram ride around the plantation, a boat ride through part of the swamp, a tour of the house, a view of 4 original slave cabins. and a self guided tour along 3/4 miles of boardwalk through the swamp. It was all very lovely. If you want to know more here is the web site. http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/ I would love to be able to photograph this bridge in the spring when the azaleas and camellias are blooming.

Beyond the Blue Door

The gates and doorways of homes in Charleston have so much character.

Wordless Wednesday

Along the street

To really "see" Charleston, you have to take a stroll down some of the streets in the older parts of town. Ronnie and I parked near the battery and just ambled our way up and down a few of the streets. How neat to peer over a fence or through a gate and see the lovely gardens beyond. It is quite easy to close your eyes and imagine how it was 200 years ago along these quiet thoroughfares.

High Above the Water

Ronnie and I spent a wonderful relaxing week-end in Charleston. We stayed at a hotel near the Ravenel Bridge and got up early (well not too early) to walk to the peak of the bridge. What a beautiful view of Charleston Harbor. More shots coming--I think I probably took 400 pictures over this short weekend. There is so much to see in Charleston. We haven't been in 5 years. I won't wait that long to return.

Frogs are cute little creatures!

This is one of the first images I took when I got a digital camera. This one was taken with a point and shoot camera at the aquarium in Charleston. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. But this photograph really inspired me to buy a DSLR camera and start looking for photo opportunities.