The Biologist allowed the Marine to sleep in until 8am (isn't she nice?) then off we headed to the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site (after a short stop at the historic Magnolia Cemetery that is). What a beautiful park, filled with history, a small Zoo, a nice new visitor center, and... wait for it... a Whispering Giant! We spent a couple of hours wandering around this great place then off we headed to historic downtown Charleston, where we made a quick stop at a cute little Children's Garden.
By the time we parked in the downtown area, it was already after 12:30pm, so we waited outside in line for the reknowed Jestine's Kitchen. If you're ever in Charleston, we highly recommend you stand in line to eat here. It's well worth the wait. Good southern style home cooking topped off with yummy Coca Cola cake.
By the time we left the restaurant, we were into the heat of the day. The heat index easily over 100 degrees. Wandered around the historic streets and took lots of photos of National Register of Historic Places properties (some day the Biologist will find the time to post/visit them all). The architecture here is absolutely awesome! As we stopped to look at the historic Hibernian Society Hall, the Marine spotted something that bore investigating. Turns out it was a section of a pillar from the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. We didn't go In Search of the Celts this weekend, but we found them just the same!
By the time we left the restaurant, we were into the heat of the day. The heat index easily over 100 degrees. Wandered around the historic streets and took lots of photos of National Register of Historic Places properties (some day the Biologist will find the time to post/visit them all). The architecture here is absolutely awesome! As we stopped to look at the historic Hibernian Society Hall, the Marine spotted something that bore investigating. Turns out it was a section of a pillar from the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. We didn't go In Search of the Celts this weekend, but we found them just the same!After walking around for a few hours, we were extremely hot and thirsty and spotted an Italian ice stand. Fourteen dollars later (unfortunately we didn't realize 2 large Italian ices would cost so much until after we had them in our hands), we headed back to the car and turned the AC on full blast. Whew, were we hot and a little sunburned. Headed out to find a few more unclaimed historical markers, then back to the hotel for a little Rand R and a good night's sleep.
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