Dad got to join us after work.
Our guide was a South Carolinian and gave us a very informational tour. His history of the Revolutionary war and Civil War varied quite a bit from the history I've learned. Apparently Carolina was the richest, biggest, and brightest colony. They had a better Tea Party because they just stole the tea and kept it for themselves. They fought more battles and sacrificed more than any other colony. Apparently Texas and California once belonged to Carolina as well. The Civil War or "The War of Northern Aggression" was a great indecency done to the south. He even said that slavery wasn't that bad because slaves had the freedom to fish and hunt after their chores were done. Interesting. The arrogance and pride that came from a man who drove a tourists carriage for a living was unbelievable to me. Very interesting nonetheless.
A passing carriage.
You can see the architectural influence from the people who came from Barbados in the pretty pastel-colored homes.
The 200 year old Live Oaks are also a favorite of mine.
I love the laterns!
Not exactly a historic sight, but classic in its own special way.
Notice the gas laterns on the walls of the buildings. They are lit 365 days a year all through the city. It makes for a beautiful romantic city but has a funny back story. The city is all piped for natural gas, but the plans of the pipes were lost long ago and so, to make sure there are no explosions from pockets of gas build-up, everyone has to burn natural gas year round.
A tavern down this alley has a chair at the bar that no one is allowed to sit in ever, because George Washington once sat in that chair!
Some of the headstones in this church cemetary dated back to the 1700's.
Another gas latern in the portico of a beautiful church.
Jack and Katy enjoying King St.
The end of a great day. Pizza and monoploy await us back at the hotel room.
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What a beautiful city! Glad you had a chance to explore and spend some time with John. We talk about you guys all the time which also prompts my heart to pray for you. Wishing you were here!
April-I am so jealous! I absolutely LOVE Charleston. I've been there 2 or 3 times. I love Rainbow Row, and all the churches. I don't know if you remember the wooden houses I have on a shelf in my living room. Those are all places from South Carolina that I have been to, many from Charleston. I hope you just soak in the architecture and the ambiance of the city. It must be gorgeous this time of year decorated for Christmas! Hope you enjoy it!!
WOW! It looks like you guys have had a great trip! Im SO SO SO glad! Ive been thinking about you all week...praying you would enjoy your time. I wish I could have walked the streets with you to look at all those beautiful homes and historical sights. Maybe when John and Jay both die we could buy those houses the three sisters lived in and live next door to each other....I want the pink on though! =) Love you and miss you more than I can express!
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