South of Broad

I am glad I read Pat Conroy's book, because as we walked around downtown Charleston, the lovely homes and secret gardens had much more familiarity to them. It is really a gorgeous town and I live near Annapolis, so that's saying a lot. We did the touristy harbor dinner cruise , which was fun, very romantic with weddings and anniversaries being celebrated all around. Then the carriage tour of the French Quarter and downtown. Beautiful homes and I love the verandahs all facing the harbour, to catch the breezes. We passed a little lane that was used for dueling- the guide said hundreds had died in the tree-lined, cobbled lane! The bed and breakfast, The Vendue Inn, has the most comfortable beds ever. These featherbed comforteras and mattress covers are incredible. Our friend's son's wedding was lots of dancing and sweating, but we had a chance to see The Citadel and it looks just like a citadel!! I kept wondering if it was as awful as Pat Conroy said it was, going to school there. The young men we met last night loved it, so maybe it is better! Today is Ft. Sumter and Magnolia Plantations- something for both of us! I forgot the camera-to-computer link , so no pics . Bummer.