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.
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