Fall Break in Charleston - Part 4

 We spent our last morning in Charleston visiting Boone Hall Plantation.

 

The oak trees with Spanish moss that line the drive is a favorite of mine.

We took time to visit each of the slave cabins.  The displays and information presented in each cabin were so well done.  It is hard stuff. We had some great conversations about what life was like then and now. No matter how much you think you know about life during this time period, there is always something new to learn, reflect on, and grow from.

After the plantation and lunch, we headed to downtown Charleston to wander around and check out the market.We enjoyed some gelato as we walked along the river.

Sure enough, this one managed to find some water.

 

 

We took one last evening stroll on the beach.

Once it was dark enough, the girls enjoyed hunting for crabs.  We managed to catch about a dozen of them.

  

 

Before heading out of town we took a detour to see the Angel Tree. This tree is estimated to be 400-500 years old, and is often thought of as the oldest tree east of the Mississippi River.  It was amazing, and huge.

 

We began our journey home with some happy and tired girls. We are so thankful that we were able to get away safely during this pandemic and enjoy some time making family memories.

 

Fall Break in Charleston - Part 3

We enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach.  The wind was a little calmer, and the air was a bit warmer.

 

 

 

 

They loved playing games with the paddle-ball.  Being a gulf coast family, these types of beach games were new to them.

 

 

The waves were great again for some boogie boarding.

We've made many sweet memories on this trip.  The girls are definitely beach girls.

 

Fall Break in Charleston - Part 2

 We spent the next day exploring Fort Sumter and the Yorktown Battleship.  We have to squeeze in those school auxiliary days when we can. Thankfully we all enjoy history and learning, so this was a fun adventure for all of us.  

These girls will find a spot to clog wherever they can.  Any open area becomes their stage. 

Water. She's always finding the water.

Just chilling on the boat ride back to the mainland while keeping up with everyone's sunglasses. 

Marc has fond memories of spending the night on the Yorktown with his Boy Scout troop, and the girls enjoyed hearing his personal stories as we walked around. 

She's not too excited to be in the dentist's chair. 

A creaking walkway open to below wasn't her favorite thing to walk on. 

 It was a tiring day with all of the walking we did to explore these historical places, but we left a little smarter and more appreciative of those that fought for our freedom.