We started out our first day by walking down King Street. This street is famous for shopping and antiques. Then we went to the local farmer’s market and arts and crafts fair, which was fun. They make basket there called Sweetgrass Baskets that are a local novelty.
Then we took a carriage ride through the city. I love to explore cities with such rich history. Owen did great along the way. Again, we wore him out, but he handled all our running around so well. He even took a few cat naps in his stroller.
The churches and houses in Charleston are just so beautiful and historic. They are happily situated on old cobblestone roads, with narrow alleys, English gardens and views of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. I love the Spanish Moss that hangs from the trees. There are pineapples all over incorporated into their decor as a symbol of hospitality.
We took a walking tour that guided us through the city’s pirate history...which was a lot of fun. We love pirates. It was neat to see the homes and streets by foot as well.
Lastly, we took a boat tour. Charleston is a port city and is the 5th busiest port in the nation (per tour guide). It was fun to see the city from the harbor and Owen seemed to enjoy being at sea. Owen is getting so big, you can see why everyone we meet calls him our little football player. That is especially endearing to southerners!
We had a great visit. We even celebrated Nate’s first father’s day while there. We really enjoyed the time together as a family.
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