Impressions from Charleston

We spent November 17^th, 18^th,  and 19th exploring Charleston.  Our generator had stopped working again (different problem than previously reported) so we had no heat at night.  While the days were warm, the nights got down right cold.   We used the engine to create our hot water for showers and then got under the covers quickly.  Elena, who knows how to live in cold climes, layered three deep. 

Charleston is very historic and there is a surprise around every corner.  The “shrimp and grits” were terrific the one time we went out to eat.  For Elena there were plenty of shopping on King Street. 

But it is a big city, with traffic and people and we walked almost everywhere we went.  But after two days, I tired of it quickly and wanted to be on our way.  Perhaps if we were dockside, it might have been better. So maybe on our next visit, they will let us tie up.  Elena on the other hand, seemed to appreciate the unique architecture of the city. 

 

 

On the 19^th we went to Harris Teeter for “victuals” as they said in days of old and took a cab back with a full load of groceries.   Since we were anchored out, we used the dinghy to get back and forth from the marina dock.  On most days, that was fine.  On the 19^th, with a full load of groceries, we motored the dinghy in a 20 knot wind, resulting in a very wet and cold ride.