CHARLESTON CHARM

After our usual daily run to the dog park. Tim and I set out for Downtown Charleston. So that we would not have to rush back we brought Jett along for the ride again. Perfect weather for it ...a high of 71*. 

Our first stop, The Battery. We got lucky and snagged free rock star parking right along the waterfront. The Battery is located at the southern most tip of the Charleston Peninsula. Part of The Battery is White Point Gardens and together they are the landmark that helps to define Charleston. Bordering part of the park  are mansions with amazing architecture and magnificent oak trees! It was a nice leisurely walk through the park to see the 18th century cannons, historical statues, picturesque gazebo and a perfect view of Fort Sumter in the harbor. 

Jett enjoyed watching the horse drawn carriages. When she saw one coming she would stop and sit at the curb hoping the horse would come see her. Or maybe Jett was really just posing for the tourists in the carriage?!

Next we passed through 'Rainbow Row'. This section on East Bay Street, built between the 1720's-1790's, was considered the 'slum' area of Charleston after the Civil War. It was renovated in the early 1900's and given Caribbean colors that are still present today. 

Next up came Waterfront Park. The Pineapple fountain of Charleston can be found here with other intimate gardens and jogging paths along the water's edge. 

Before we began heading back we took a short break for ice cream. It was perfect and it hit the spot. Strolling the streets of Charleston is very interesting. Hidden alleys and gardens, cobblestone streets, historic sites, mansions and battle monuments are everywhere you look. The area alone is quite interesting with a colorful past and rich history. The settling of Charleston in 1670. Pirates. The Civil War. Slavery. To present. 

And then we did it again! Tim and I ended our day at The Tattooed Moose! We couldn't help it. But a different location of course. Our first visit was at the downtown Charleston location. This time we drove out to the Johns Island location. 

The food there was just as yummy. A little different atmosphere. More local backwoods neighborhood casual than grubby college tourist hangout. And of course we got ...

Mike's Famous Duck Club! 

The Thanksgiving Sammy! 

Duck Fat Fries and Gravy!