Days and days and days of rain. We were water-logged and weary of clouds. After looking at the SC coastal weather and seeing that the rainy system wasn't reaching the coast, we packed our bags with shorts, capris, sandals, and sunscreen and headed to our hotel in Charleston.
Fresh seafood is a treat when you live so far from the ocean so we chose a seafood restaurant with an outside dining option and order scallops and shrimp.
sun salutations and yoga on the beach
Where was the sun? We did see a few morning showers, which were not in the forecast at all, but had mostly sunny days during our visit. The ocean water temperature is still too cold for us in February yet some children and a few adults braved the waves. We strolled the fishing pier and watched a half dozen surfers paddle out and ride the waves into shore. One of the historic plantations we wanted to see was the Mcleod Plantation but we arrived between tour times, too late for the first and much too early for the next one. We'll hit that one next visit. This was a better time of year for us to visit because the tourist traffic was light. Cliff found navigating easier and more relaxing.
After reading the great reviews about the Fish Camp, one evening we left the city and drove 25 miles to this little restaurant to see for ourselves if the food was really that good. Commute traffic leaving Charleston was heavy and it took almost an hour to get to our destination. I was thinking that this place had better be worth sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Not only was it delicious, but the servers set the relaxed welcoming atmosphere. It definitely was worth the drive. There were only six picnic tables outside and a small dining room inside. We ordered blackened scallops with fries and coleslaw and a side order of collards. Our arrival time was just right because when we left, the parking lot was full of people waiting to be seated.
Back on the mountain, lilies and potted kalanchoe are growing. Bradford pear trees are in full bloom.
kalanchoe
27 heads of garlic planted last October
rhubarb
Silly plants think it's spring! Our fifteen-day forecast shows three days of snow showers still to come.
Where was the sun? We did see a few morning showers, which were not in the forecast at all, but had mostly sunny days during our visit. The ocean water temperature is still too cold for us in February yet some children and a few adults braved the waves. We strolled the fishing pier and watched a half dozen surfers paddle out and ride the waves into shore. One of the historic plantations we wanted to see was the Mcleod Plantation but we arrived between tour times, too late for the first and much too early for the next one. We'll hit that one next visit. This was a better time of year for us to visit because the tourist traffic was light. Cliff found navigating easier and more relaxing.
Back on the mountain, lilies and potted kalanchoe are growing. Bradford pear trees are in full bloom.
Silly plants think it's spring! Our fifteen-day forecast shows three days of snow showers still to come.
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