Charleston, SC

Teddy and I were both happy to find sunshine when we arrived at James Island Campground in Charleston, SC.  This park would be great for the kids during the summer, it has a huge water park, a climbing tower, a dog park and it is only about 15 minutest from downtown Charleston.

I'm posting this from my stop in Savannah because I've not had wifi.  Makes it a bit difficult to keep up!

The drive here was the longest I've done, over 400 miles and I was surprised at how easy it was and how comfortable Saffire was to drive.  The only thing that makes it difficult is when the big trucks pass with their slipstream, and that is simply a matter of being alert for their coming up behind me.  

Luanne and her dog Tucker had already been in camp for three days by the time we arrived.  She had been on Hunting Island with her friend Robin for a week.  Teddy and Tucker had a wild time getting reacquainted.  

We spent two days in Charleston wandering around.   The old district is wonderful.  I love just looking at the iron work on the gates, and the history surrounds you as you walk the streets in the Battery.  We wandered through the Market, which has been in the same spot almost 200 years.  One of the traditional crafts in the area is the sweetgrass basket weaving which the African black families brought to America with them.  I bought a small one for Saffire, I appreciate the time and talent it takes to make these and am enjoying my new fruit bowl!  

While wandering the market I spotted a young black man, an artist who has won several awards for his work.  He had prints which I liked very much.  My granddaughter Zoe has just had her bedroom remodeled and I bought two prints for her room.  I hope she likes them as much as I do!  The artist signed the prints for me and said to tell her his signature would one day be famous!!!

We had lunch one day at Magnolia's, a restaurant listed in the 1000 Places to See Before You Die!  And lunch was to die for!!!!!  I had shrimp, lobster, scallops and grits and my mouth is still watering.  And I can't forget the bloody mary which was one of the best I've ever had!

After a pleasant few days in Charleston we caravanned to our next spot, Skidaway State Park in Georgia, just outside of Savannah.