Knobs? Folly Beach? What does she speak of? Well you're about to be in the know, my friend.
We spent most of the morning on Folly Beach. This is one of the most non-commercial, original Charleston beaches left. We were tipped off by our waiter last night at Flight's Landing to go there before we leave this area. There were pelicans diving into the water, full-force, for their fish breakfasts when we first walked up and over the high-grassed dunes. We settled on a spot just far enough away from the rolling waves that our feet didn't get wet. Then we sat and stared off at the water. The sun was out behind the clouds and the cool breeze was keeping us from any thought of perspiration.
I began walking down the beach in search of some cool shells while Cameron took it easy in his chair. I found a great assortment of seashells and two fragments of sand dollars. I also took some sand and filled a ziplock bag. When we get back home I'll probably put the sand and shells into a clear glass jar for a decorative conversation piece.
We wrote our names in the sand, took some pictures, then said goodbye to the sweet beach and headed back into town. Our next stop was The Citadel.
This was open to the public with no parking fee. This was our kind of tourist attraction. Many students were walking around campus. Their spring break lets out next week. We got lucky and got to see them and witness all the funny things they make the freshman (Knobs) do.
Cameron and I got to talk to one of the visitor greeters who was also a student. He answered many questions about life at the Citadel. I got my picture taken with an embarrased Knob named Hoffman. The freshmen must run at all times whenever they are inside their barracks. Women have been admitted since 1995. 2/3 of the graduates from the Citadel will go off and find jobs of their own choosing. About 1/3 of the graduates will be enlisting into our US Military.
It was very interesting to see the campus that so many of us only hear about or see on TV.
After that, we went to the hotel room to give Cinder a little walk. Then we went down to Market Street for some street flea market action. Nothing was purchased because it was just too expensive. But it was cool to see what was for sale. We ate lunch at a local bar. Now we are here, resting before our 10pm Jail House Ghost Tour. More on that later. Thanks for keeping up with us. We will head back West tomorrow.
We spent most of the morning on Folly Beach. This is one of the most non-commercial, original Charleston beaches left. We were tipped off by our waiter last night at Flight's Landing to go there before we leave this area. There were pelicans diving into the water, full-force, for their fish breakfasts when we first walked up and over the high-grassed dunes. We settled on a spot just far enough away from the rolling waves that our feet didn't get wet. Then we sat and stared off at the water. The sun was out behind the clouds and the cool breeze was keeping us from any thought of perspiration.
I began walking down the beach in search of some cool shells while Cameron took it easy in his chair. I found a great assortment of seashells and two fragments of sand dollars. I also took some sand and filled a ziplock bag. When we get back home I'll probably put the sand and shells into a clear glass jar for a decorative conversation piece.
We wrote our names in the sand, took some pictures, then said goodbye to the sweet beach and headed back into town. Our next stop was The Citadel.
This was open to the public with no parking fee. This was our kind of tourist attraction. Many students were walking around campus. Their spring break lets out next week. We got lucky and got to see them and witness all the funny things they make the freshman (Knobs) do.
Cameron and I got to talk to one of the visitor greeters who was also a student. He answered many questions about life at the Citadel. I got my picture taken with an embarrased Knob named Hoffman. The freshmen must run at all times whenever they are inside their barracks. Women have been admitted since 1995. 2/3 of the graduates from the Citadel will go off and find jobs of their own choosing. About 1/3 of the graduates will be enlisting into our US Military.
It was very interesting to see the campus that so many of us only hear about or see on TV.
After that, we went to the hotel room to give Cinder a little walk. Then we went down to Market Street for some street flea market action. Nothing was purchased because it was just too expensive. But it was cool to see what was for sale. We ate lunch at a local bar. Now we are here, resting before our 10pm Jail House Ghost Tour. More on that later. Thanks for keeping up with us. We will head back West tomorrow.
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