This is a second attempt to get this blog up and running..I had posted yesterday, but alas, it was a no show. Lets see if I am successful this time.
We started our trip in NC visited the Bennetts, who are both librarians in their former working life and now retired in Cary (Concentrated Area of Retired Yankees). They were the hostess with the mostess-and so good to see nancy..haven't seen her in 30 years.
We made a pit stop on our way to Charleston at SOuth of the Border. Maddie and Dylan had never been..and wowsa, after 49 signs invited us along route 95, we relented. We even bought a giant box of fireworks. Not the 700.00 box, the maximum amount of fire power allowed by law.
Our first day here in Charleston was rainy, but it didn't stop us from tromping thru the city getting wet and gaping at giant homes and churches. However, today was a picture perfect day..in the 70's and beautiful. We began with a trip thru the open market, where they sell sweetgrass baskets made from 5 generations of african american women. Very pricey, but it is hours of labor and they are beautiful. We decided on a tour, which is the way to go. it gave us a great overview of the very walkable city and lots of history. I even think the young adults enjoyed it.
We walked, enjoyed the sunshine, ate great baked goods, and finished the day off with a great meal at Magnolia's. I had the best collard greens ever..and I am normally not a fan. Our waitress was having her first night at Magnolia's and being April Fools Day, we told her we wanted of of every dessert on menu. She was very professional for a while, until Maddie ordered 5 desserts...she finally caught on.
Tomorrow we are making a stop at Folly Beach on out way to Savannah. Loving the southern charm and graciousness. Could do without the Newt Gingrich signs however.
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