Vacation in Charleston, SC
We just got back from five days on the Isle of Palms, SC, near Charleston, and had such a relaxing, enjoyable time. We all found some great sea shells, sand dollars, star fish, live conch shells, and hermit crabs. We spent most mornings on the beach before it became too hot, so everyone avoided sun burns. (Yea!!!!!)
We found an interesting phenomenon at the beach. The retreating morning tide would leave large pools of water that had fish, crabs, and even sting rays (I almost stepped on a small one about 18" in diameter!) We found a large sand bar about 50 yards off shore that would only appear for a few hours each morning before the weird tide would reclaim it. We waded out to it daily to find the best shells.
Monday we played golf from 3pm until dusk.
On Tuesday, we went to Patriots Point where the WWII aircraft carrier Yorktown is on permanent display. Also for tour were the destroyer USS Laffey, a Coast Guard cutter USS Ingham, and a submarine USS Clagamore. By mid-day, we'd walked several miles of small corridors and cramped passageways, climbed narrow ladders and stepped through tiny hatches. The displays were first class and a history buff's paradise. The National Medal of Honor Museum is housed on-board the Yorktown.
We finished our trip with some great seafood in Charleston and a walk along the battery that overlooks Ft. Sumter.
I'll have to say, I was impressed with South Carolinian's state pride. It's second only to Texans', but it's close. We had a great trip and look forward to going back.
We found an interesting phenomenon at the beach. The retreating morning tide would leave large pools of water that had fish, crabs, and even sting rays (I almost stepped on a small one about 18" in diameter!) We found a large sand bar about 50 yards off shore that would only appear for a few hours each morning before the weird tide would reclaim it. We waded out to it daily to find the best shells.
Monday we played golf from 3pm until dusk.
On Tuesday, we went to Patriots Point where the WWII aircraft carrier Yorktown is on permanent display. Also for tour were the destroyer USS Laffey, a Coast Guard cutter USS Ingham, and a submarine USS Clagamore. By mid-day, we'd walked several miles of small corridors and cramped passageways, climbed narrow ladders and stepped through tiny hatches. The displays were first class and a history buff's paradise. The National Medal of Honor Museum is housed on-board the Yorktown.
We finished our trip with some great seafood in Charleston and a walk along the battery that overlooks Ft. Sumter.
I'll have to say, I was impressed with South Carolinian's state pride. It's second only to Texans', but it's close. We had a great trip and look forward to going back.
posted by Steelerfan06 | 11:34 AM
2 Comments:
It appears that all had a great vacation, and there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Now, think "Poconos"!
Love,
Mom
Oooh...looks like fun. Hard to believe that The Poconos Vacation (yes, it deserves capital letters!) was a YEAR ago!!!
Taylor looks lovely, and you & Amanda Faye look happy as clams left on a freak sand bar.
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