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Tim and Linda Bunyan
Myrtle Beach is beautiful as if Las Vegas had come in and did a 'make-over' from a quaint beachy village to now the hub of the Grand Strand.
This city and vacation resort on South Carolina's Atlantic coast is ranked as the second fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country.
Water Slide lines Main Business 17 Highway
Rainbow Court, low rise from the 30's is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rental accommodations line the Highway, just on the other side of the road is the beach!
The SkyWheel is 187' tall Ferris wheel. Second tallest next to the 212' Texas Star. (Could not capture the entire 187' in the photo)! Same day the wheel began to work, Land Shark Bar & Grill opened!!
Old and new resides in Myrtle Beach; everything else comes for a visit.
Charleston, South Carolina
"Looking Out Our Back Door"
Kayak and Canoe and Paddle Boats rental marina and pond.
Edisto Hall and Events Center
Off-leash Dog Beach and dog swimming pond.
Tim and I on a 6 mile bike ride around James Island County Park
Angel Oak Tree on this bike trail.
Tim's hat blew off while on the bike ride.
Sabal Palmetto Palms, and Southern Live Oak trees shade the bike path.
Tim entering 'Outdoor Zone'!
Outdoor Zone has Disc Golf Course, Climbing Wall (for the youth!), Challenge Course, and Primitive Camping here at James Island County Park.
Fourth of July
Our view standing on the 1000' long Folly Beach Pier.
Fourth of July: We visited Folly Island, just 3 miles from our campsite on James Island: over the bridge, past the marina,
and parked and walked a few blocks to the Folly Beach Pier for the ocean side
fireworks display!
Families, children, and young people enjoy Folly Beach at the Atlantic Ocean
The Folly Beach Pier stretches more than 1,000 feet into the ocean.
We walked by the Folly Beach Library.....it has a chandelier at the entrance!
NEXT DAY: Savor the Flavors Food and Charleston History Walking Tour:
We began our Culinary Walking Tour downtown Charleston, South Carolina at the Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts, cozy and modern bakery offering inventive, daily flavors, no additives, and iced coffee.
Stopped by Callie's Charleston Biscuits specializing in made-by-hand recipes. Had a cheese, pimento spread on tender and buttery biscuits. Her pantry features gifts and artisan scrumptious accouterments.
We went to listen to Jacob Huder, the Executive Chef at The Macintosh
Next restaurant stop is Cannon Green, a gathering common.
This space is an event restaurant.
The managing chef explained the shift to create a restaurant to everyday dining which involves hard-to-find sous chefs, and wait staff, and necessary furniture, and getting out the word. This neighborhood restaurant is soon to open all day.
Tim noticed Sonoma Valley. BR Cohn, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon in their wine bar.
This restaurant is beautifully crafted from a house to a restaurant.
Outdoor Lounge
We entered thru the back of the restaurant; the neighborhood alleyway.
The General Manager, Tara greeted and seated us as her wait staff served us delicious and tasty small bowls of collard greens, shrimp and grits, and
toasted walnuts and brussel spouts!
There are many new restaurants planned to open this year. The neighborhood is restoring and preserving this downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina.
Typical look: houses and buildings
Unique features of homes downtown Charleston. Notice (below) the front porch has a front door.
This is the entrance area for the house. If the door is ajar, you can find yourself welcomed in and served sweet tea on the front porch. If the door is closed,
just walk on by.
Built in 1849 this Gothic Revival Style building was built as a passenger station of the South Carolina Railroad. One of the oldest buildings on the block: it is now the
Charleston Music Hall, tonight performing arts live music venue: Hot Jersey Nights!
Walking around the city we found the Civil War Submarine, H. L. Hunley. Creepy but real use by the Confederate States of America in 1864. The World's first successful Combat Submarine. It is designed to run an explosive into a warship (it did sink the USS Housatonic). It was lost along with her 21-men crew before she could return to base. [It was brought up from the bottom of the Atlantic
(Charleston Harbor) in 1995.]
Historic house built in 1803, home of Joseph Manigault, Adam style archetecture,
days gone by; now owned and operated by the Charleston Museum
We walked around for miles; but city rental bikes are available...just use a charge card.
NEXT DAY:
This beast can do some damage!
Inside the firing walls.
The National Park Service Ranger prepares to raise the flag.
The first boat ride of the day, out to Fort Sumter, we have the honor of raising the United States of American flag.
The Stars and Stripes!
The charm of a carriage ride through the streets.
Houses in the downtown area.
Alleyways are not wasted. Here there is a cottage in the back with access thru the alley.
A well-kept alley leads to many fine backyard functions.
Here is another example of a front porch with the front door on the front porch.
Classic dutch style
Charming carriage rides.
Large Estates line the streets.
Charleston, South Carolina was one of the largest slave trading cities in the U.S. As early as 1770's this courtyard was one of the most common sites of downtown slave auctions.
Oldest surviving religious structure: St. Michael's Episcopal Church
America's Tea Garden: The only tea plantation in North America. We hopped on a trolley at Charleston Tea Plantation for a 45-minute jaunt through the gardens where tea plants have flourished for more than 100 years, transplanted via ship from India and China. We watched an explanatory video of how tea is made. The sipping tea bar features flavors like Charleston Breakfast and Plantation Peach. We chose the mint, it is refreshing and natural flavors.
Harvest just the top 4 inches of new growth; perhaps a dozen times during harvest season.
Hundreds of thousands of tea plants.
We drove off the paved road to find this well-regarded Angel Oak.
This Angel Oak is a treasure.
The National Park Service Visitor Center at Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie fortifications in 1861.
Fort Moultrie used through WWII. This is the coffee service displayed in the Officer's Quarters.
Fort Sumter across the harbor from Fort Moultrie.
Fort Moultrie is the only area where the entire 171-year history of American seacoast defense (1776-1947) can be traced.
The Intracoastal Waterway
The National Park Service has their boat here at this dock at the U.D. Coast Guard Historic District.
Many live on the Waterway with their own private docks.
Classic Charleston home along the seashore.
Private Homes along the seashore
Life Saving Station on National Historic District. Established in 1891. The service grew out of local humanitarian efforts to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners. It ultimately merged to the United States Coast Guard in 1915.
This lighthouse is part of the Fort Moultrie unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The unique triangular and slim structure is distinct and hovers over the beach scene. Construction was completed in 1962, making it one of the 'newest' lighthouses in the United States.
It is time to end our visit to Charleston, South Carolina with hand-made ice cream; made with all natural products. Ice cream at the Republic!
We are headed south, nearly 100 miles, to Savannah, Georgia.
We packed up and got in the truck just as the rain began at that moment! We have departed Wilmington, North Carolina and having traveled near 200 miles south and have arrived the coastal area of Charleston, South Carolina.
Along the way, we had to do a 'drive-by' Myrtle Beach, the heart of South Carolina's Grand Strand coast!
Myrtle Beach is beautiful as if Las Vegas had come in and did a 'make-over' from a quaint beachy village to now the hub of the Grand Strand.
This city and vacation resort on South Carolina's Atlantic coast is ranked as the second fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country.
Palm Trees line Main Business 17 Highway
Water Slide lines Main Business 17 Highway
Rainbow Court, low rise from the 30's is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rental accommodations line the Highway, just on the other side of the road is the beach!
Known for celebrity-designed golf courses. There is plenty of 'Golf' here ! Along the beachfront (miniature golf everywhere)!
The SkyWheel is 187' tall Ferris wheel. Second tallest next to the 212' Texas Star. (Could not capture the entire 187' in the photo)! Same day the wheel began to work, Land Shark Bar & Grill opened!!
Old and new resides in Myrtle Beach; everything else comes for a visit.
Charleston, South Carolina
JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK is fantastic! 5-star park and offers full hook-up for RV's!
Campground Store and 'Front Desk' Registration for Cottages or RV site.
"Looking Out Our Back Door"
Kayak and Canoe and Paddle Boats rental marina and pond.
Edisto Hall and Events Center
Off-leash Dog Beach and dog swimming pond.
Tim and I on a 6 mile bike ride around James Island County Park
Angel Oak Tree on this bike trail.
Tim's hat blew off while on the bike ride.
Sabal Palmetto Palms, and Southern Live Oak trees shade the bike path.
Tim entering 'Outdoor Zone'!
Outdoor Zone has Disc Golf Course, Climbing Wall (for the youth!), Challenge Course, and Primitive Camping here at James Island County Park.
Fourth of July
Our view standing on the 1000' long Folly Beach Pier.
Fourth of July: We visited Folly Island, just 3 miles from our campsite on James Island: over the bridge, past the marina,
and parked and walked a few blocks to the Folly Beach Pier for the ocean side
fireworks display!
Families, children, and young people enjoy Folly Beach at the Atlantic Ocean
The Folly Beach Pier stretches more than 1,000 feet into the ocean.
We walked by the Folly Beach Library.....it has a chandelier at the entrance!
NEXT DAY: Savor the Flavors Food and Charleston History Walking Tour:
We began our Culinary Walking Tour downtown Charleston, South Carolina at the Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts, cozy and modern bakery offering inventive, daily flavors, no additives, and iced coffee.
Stopped by Callie's Charleston Biscuits specializing in made-by-hand recipes. Had a cheese, pimento spread on tender and buttery biscuits. Her pantry features gifts and artisan scrumptious accouterments.
We went to listen to Jacob Huder, the Executive Chef at The Macintosh
See the "M" projected on the wall behind Jacob, this tells wait staff/customers their order is up and ready to be served at the "M" Macintosh Restaurant.
The Macintosh 'recycle' their menus that change weekly. The other side will have next week's menu.
Next restaurant stop is Cannon Green, a gathering common.
This space is an event restaurant.
The managing chef explained the shift to create a restaurant to everyday dining which involves hard-to-find sous chefs, and wait staff, and necessary furniture, and getting out the word. This neighborhood restaurant is soon to open all day.
Tim noticed Sonoma Valley. BR Cohn, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon in their wine bar.
This restaurant is beautifully crafted from a house to a restaurant.
Sous chef, Laura, preparing summer beets.
Outdoor Lounge
We entered thru the back of the restaurant; the neighborhood alleyway.
We exited the
simply-stated Cannon Green front door.
Continued our Culinary Walking Tour to: Ink and Ivy Tavern
The General Manager, Tara greeted and seated us as her wait staff served us delicious and tasty small bowls of collard greens, shrimp and grits, and
toasted walnuts and brussel spouts!
We had a wonderful 2 1/2 walk and taste of North Charleston.
There are many new restaurants planned to open this year. The neighborhood is restoring and preserving this downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina.
Typical look: houses and buildings
Unique features of homes downtown Charleston. Notice (below) the front porch has a front door.
This is the entrance area for the house. If the door is ajar, you can find yourself welcomed in and served sweet tea on the front porch. If the door is closed,
just walk on by.
Front Door on Front Porch
Yes, Starbucks has found a house in downtown Charleston.
Built in 1849 this Gothic Revival Style building was built as a passenger station of the South Carolina Railroad. One of the oldest buildings on the block: it is now the
Charleston Music Hall, tonight performing arts live music venue: Hot Jersey Nights!
The train terminal and museum for The Best Friend of Charleston, a steam-powered railroad locomotive.
The Best Friend and museum
Walking around the city we found the Civil War Submarine, H. L. Hunley. Creepy but real use by the Confederate States of America in 1864. The World's first successful Combat Submarine. It is designed to run an explosive into a warship (it did sink the USS Housatonic). It was lost along with her 21-men crew before she could return to base. [It was brought up from the bottom of the Atlantic
(Charleston Harbor) in 1995.]
Historic house built in 1803, home of Joseph Manigault, Adam style archetecture,
days gone by; now owned and operated by the Charleston Museum
We walked around for miles; but city rental bikes are available...just use a charge card.
NEXT DAY:
Boarded Charleston Harbor boat to visit Fort Sumter.
The boat to Fort Sumter through Charleston Harbor. The junction of Ashley River and Cooper river and the shelter of Sullivan's Islands shelter the entrance.
Large Cargo ships use the Harbor. By the end of the decade, Port officials plan to make the Charleston Harbor the deepest harbor on the East Coast.
Sail boats enjoy the large Harbor. Charleston Harbor is part of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Approaching Fort Sumter on our tour:
The Civil War began 1861 as the U.S. built and occupied the fort. However, President Lincoln was elected by a strong Northern vote which the Southern states considered detrimental to their economy. South Carolina succeeded and fired upon the Fort Sumter to remove the U.S. troops. They did leave and the fort remained occupied by Southern troops throughout the Civil War.
The old walls remain of the ground floor which was built of hand-made bricks to 5' thick walls.
Cannon range for one mile!
The Howitzer Cannon can rattle off quite a few cannonballs !
Tim at command, inside the walls of Fort Sumter.
The boat to Fort Sumter through Charleston Harbor. The junction of Ashley River and Cooper river and the shelter of Sullivan's Islands shelter the entrance.
Large Cargo ships use the Harbor. By the end of the decade, Port officials plan to make the Charleston Harbor the deepest harbor on the East Coast.
Sail boats enjoy the large Harbor. Charleston Harbor is part of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Barges utilize the harbor. The cargo ship must wait for favorable tide conditions. The Corps of Engineers began to design deepening the channels to from 45' to 52'.
The Coast Guard has a presence here in Charleston, South Carolina harbor
Approaching Fort Sumter on our tour:
The Civil War began 1861 as the U.S. built and occupied the fort. However, President Lincoln was elected by a strong Northern vote which the Southern states considered detrimental to their economy. South Carolina succeeded and fired upon the Fort Sumter to remove the U.S. troops. They did leave and the fort remained occupied by Southern troops throughout the Civil War.
The old walls remain of the ground floor which was built of hand-made bricks to 5' thick walls.
Cannon range for one mile!
The Howitzer Cannon can rattle off quite a few cannonballs !Tim at command, inside the walls of Fort Sumter.
Sea view and the Officers Quarters of the fort that remain.
This beast can do some damage!
Inside the firing walls.
The National Park Service Ranger prepares to raise the flag.
The first boat ride of the day, out to Fort Sumter, we have the honor of raising the United States of American flag.
NEXT DAY: We take our own Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Charleston. So many buildings, some remind me of Sacramento.
The charm of a carriage ride through the streets.
Houses in the downtown area.
Alleyways are not wasted. Here there is a cottage in the back with access thru the alley.
A well-kept alley leads to many fine backyard functions.
Here is another example of a front porch with the front door on the front porch.
Classic dutch style
We walked to the southern end of the peninsula of Charleston to the lovely White Point and The Battery alongside the sea of the Charleston Harbor.
Charming carriage rides.
Large Estates line the streets.
Charleston, South Carolina was one of the largest slave trading cities in the U.S. As early as 1770's this courtyard was one of the most common sites of downtown slave auctions.
Oldest surviving religious structure: St. Michael's Episcopal Church
NEXT DAY:
Departing our RV Park, James Island: Men To Boys playing with remote control sail boats on the park pond.
The Spanish Moss (flowering plant) hanging from the trees. Grows in this perfect tropical climate!
Charleston, low country: Wadmalaw Island: A Plantation; America's Tea Garden.
Departing our RV Park, James Island: Men To Boys playing with remote control sail boats on the park pond.
The Spanish Moss (flowering plant) hanging from the trees. Grows in this perfect tropical climate!
Charleston, low country: Wadmalaw Island: A Plantation; America's Tea Garden.
America's Tea Garden: The only tea plantation in North America. We hopped on a trolley at Charleston Tea Plantation for a 45-minute jaunt through the gardens where tea plants have flourished for more than 100 years, transplanted via ship from India and China. We watched an explanatory video of how tea is made. The sipping tea bar features flavors like Charleston Breakfast and Plantation Peach. We chose the mint, it is refreshing and natural flavors.
Hundreds of thousands of tea plants.
We drove off the paved road to find this well-regarded Angel Oak.
We crossed the bridge to Sullivans Island
The National Park Service Visitor Center at Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie fortifications in 1861.
Fort Moultrie used through WWII. This is the coffee service displayed in the Officer's Quarters.
Fort Sumter across the harbor from Fort Moultrie.
The Intracoastal Waterway
The National Park Service has their boat here at this dock at the U.D. Coast Guard Historic District.
Many live on the Waterway with their own private docks.
Classic Charleston home along the seashore.
Private Homes along the seashore
Life Saving Station on National Historic District. Established in 1891. The service grew out of local humanitarian efforts to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners. It ultimately merged to the United States Coast Guard in 1915.
This lighthouse is part of the Fort Moultrie unit of Fort Sumter National Monument. The unique triangular and slim structure is distinct and hovers over the beach scene. Construction was completed in 1962, making it one of the 'newest' lighthouses in the United States.
It is time to end our visit to Charleston, South Carolina with hand-made ice cream; made with all natural products. Ice cream at the Republic!
We are headed south, nearly 100 miles, to Savannah, Georgia.
Have you discovered the author Anne Rivers Siddons yet? "Islands" and "Outer Banks" are my favorites - all based around Charleston. Fascinating - now your photos fit into my visions of the stories.
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