CHARLESTON

Charleston, South Carolina, was my favourite stop on our road trip across the country. Despite being almost 100 degrees, it was gorgeous, and the pictures we took turned out beautiful. Kendrah and I did a combo walking/carriage tour and managed to see quite a bit of the city, especially the historic city. It was here that we had the most amazing, tasty seafood dinner we've had on the east coast. Two different kinds of crab, and clams and scallops. And when the waitress learned where we were from, she also introduced us to hush puppies (I'm in love!), and salty grits (yes, I still think they're weird) and even taught us how to make our own sweet tea. We're totally addicted now!

Rainbow Row -the most popular district in the city, made most popular when the port was at it's busiest. Rumor has it the buildings were painted different colours so the sailors would recognize their favourite bar/whorehouse, since so few of them could actually read.

Some examples of Charleston architecture:
The oldest road in Charleston -made from the shells that were originally used as ballast in the bottom of the boats coming over from Europe.

I think.

One of the private yards we passed by -so pretty and classic looking.

Our tour guide told us Charleston has a rule that no building can be taller than the highest steeple..and this is the highest one.