Sorry about the time crunch yesterday, but I had to get my act together before I was in trouble. I hope you enjoyed Gypsies blog. Did you pick a hat?
We started the day at the Fort Sumter Museum and worked our way through the history of Fort Sumter and some of the history of Charleston. I learned alot about the history of the Civil War, or as the South calls it, The War of Northern Aggression. After touring the museum we boarded a ferry for the 30 minute ride to the fort. I wanted to drive but no luck. The fort is noted for the first shots fired in the Civil War which marked its start. The fort has been used for many things including protecting Charleston during World War II. It always makes me think of all the things that went on and the people that were there. When I'm at sites like this I wish I could flash back and see it in real time. After our visit to the fort, we took the 30 minute ride back to Charleston. After a hot day we get really thirsty. Let's go to church! No, not for services, but to be served a cold one at happy hour along with something to munch on in one of our favorites, the church turned into a bar and grill. After we were properly cooled down and refueled, we did a little window shopping, (that's what you call it when you don't spend any money) then walked through some of the side streets and OD'ed on the beautiful homes with their secret gardens and wonderful architecture. After our walk through the historic homes area, we walked to Waterfront Park, watched the kids playing in the fountains, Stopped for another cool down at a waterfront bar, and then it was time for ICE CREAM. Great day and a great finish.
Time to head off to the shower and get ready to do more exploring.
September Song (Hitting the shower) out
Bob
Ships passing our marina. This one was loaded with tanks and other military vehicles
We started the day at the Fort Sumter Museum and worked our way through the history of Fort Sumter and some of the history of Charleston. I learned alot about the history of the Civil War, or as the South calls it, The War of Northern Aggression. After touring the museum we boarded a ferry for the 30 minute ride to the fort. I wanted to drive but no luck. The fort is noted for the first shots fired in the Civil War which marked its start. The fort has been used for many things including protecting Charleston during World War II. It always makes me think of all the things that went on and the people that were there. When I'm at sites like this I wish I could flash back and see it in real time. After our visit to the fort, we took the 30 minute ride back to Charleston. After a hot day we get really thirsty. Let's go to church! No, not for services, but to be served a cold one at happy hour along with something to munch on in one of our favorites, the church turned into a bar and grill. After we were properly cooled down and refueled, we did a little window shopping, (that's what you call it when you don't spend any money) then walked through some of the side streets and OD'ed on the beautiful homes with their secret gardens and wonderful architecture. After our walk through the historic homes area, we walked to Waterfront Park, watched the kids playing in the fountains, Stopped for another cool down at a waterfront bar, and then it was time for ICE CREAM. Great day and a great finish.
Time to head off to the shower and get ready to do more exploring.
September Song (Hitting the shower) out
Bob
Ships passing our marina. This one was loaded with tanks and other military vehicles
September Song in her slip at the Maritime Center
As we were leaving on the ferry for Fort Sumter the Spirit of South Carolina was returning to the dock after giving a group of young kids a cruise I'm sure they will remember. That's September Song in the background in the slip next to the Spirit. Gives you an idea of how large the Spirit is
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