We've had a very nice and relaxing week here in Charleston and will be departing at about 1 pm today, at low tide. The dogs will miss daily play of ball and frisbee on the big lawn here and the extended walks around the city. Sheila and I will miss the handy stores and great restaurants, as welll as the leisurely mornings and decent weather (other than Tuesdays' storm). Not to mention all the electricity, fresh water, hot water, shoreside showers, and laundry access we wanted. Pretty luxurious compared to life on the hook.
We stuck to our routine of dog play and walks in the morning then leaving them aboard while we went out for lunch, and puttering aboard Spray in the afternoon. For lunches we went to the following:
- Thursday we did do the Thanksgiving buffet at nearby Saffron Cafe and Bakery. They had a good crowd and the buffet food was quite good. In the old days I would really get my money worth out of the 'all you can eat' aspect but those days are over.
- Friday we went to 'Fish' which is billed as French-Asian with a seafood bent. Sheila thought this might be the best restaurant we've hit on the whole trip.
- Saturday, after a quick wander through the farmers market at Marion Square, we went to the Blackbean Co. and ate fresh spring rolls and wraps.
- Yesterday we attempted an encore run at 'Fast and French' but they are closed on Sunday, so we diverted to Bocci's for bruschetta and pasta.
On Saturday we had a very nice time visiting Nat and Jane Ball, who have deep roots in Charleston and own a summer home in Castine. They are currently staying in a condo just a block from this marina and graciously had us over for drinks and snacks. Southern hospitality is real.
Our walks took us across the Charleston peninsula to check out the large Charleston City Marina with its 1,500 ft Megadock (for mega yachts), down to the south end of the peninsula to the battery park, and through the historic neighborhoods south of Broad Street, full of gorgeous old homes. We watched part of a Christmas parade yesterday. As you can see above, Charleston is ready for Christmas.
Charleston is a beautiful city and was a nice break for us, but its time to continue southwards. A short 12 mile run today to anchor in an oxbow, then on to Beaufort SC tomorrow.
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