Yesterday morning, we headed out to Isle of Palms, on the Atlantic Ocean. There were not very many people there, so it was really nice just to walk the beach. I could do that everyday, and never tire of it!! I took a little video with my camera just so I could enjoy the ocean a little when I get home. Also, so I could show Jenna! After visiting the ocean, we headed to Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. While there, we toured the USS Yorkshire. It was a huge ship, and we were told that the new ones are 4 times larger. Hard to imagine how they float?! We also walked through an old submarine, still in the water. It was a little too closterphobic for me. If I was any bigger, I'm not sure I would have made it through.
Then we boarded a boat and went out to Fort Sumter. It was about a 30 minute ride, and we got to see dolphins swimming again. This picture is from the top of the Fort looking out at the Charleston harbor. All of the canons were the original ones used in the Civil War. There are even a couple of un-exploded artillary shells still in the walls! The first shots of the Civil War were fired on this Fort and it is hard to fathom what really happened there. We were glad we took the tour. Last night we had a good southern BBQ at Sticky Fingers. It was delicious!
Matt took off for home and left me the car for the rest of the week. After training today, I headed back to Patriot's Point to watch the sunset. It was finally a clear day here, so it was very pretty. I was also able to get a clearer picture of the gorgeous bridge they have down here. It connects Mount Pleasant to Charleston, and it is 5 miles long from one end to the other. It has a bike lane and a walking lane, and there are always people out on it. It is also the longest suspension bridge in the US!
I headed back to Daniel's Island and had dinner at a quaint little Chinese Restaurant. Next door was an ice cream store called 'Moo-La's'. I couldn't resist. When I got inside, I noticed it looked like a Cold Stone Creamery. The young gal behind the counter said the were like the 'Marble Slab'. I said 'The what?'. Her first clue that I wasn't a local! Then, I solidified that by asking for cookie dough ice cream. She said 'Huh?' When I repeated my request, she simply replied 'we have cookie dough, but we certainly don't put it in our ice cream'! Her second clue that I wasn't a local. When I checked out, she asked me where I was from. When I told her, she asked me how cold it was there. I told her I had talked to Matt an hour earlier, and he said it was zero degree's when he landed. Her eyes were as big as saucers, and she said 'My goodness, that is as cold as our freezer'!! I cracked up! When I regained my composure, I said, 'We might live in a freezer, but at least there is cookie dough ice cream there. You really should try it sometime!' When I left the store chuckling to myself, I could tell she was still trying to decide if I was serious or not! It is so fun to not know anyone, and to do and say harmless things you would never do or say at home!
Yesterday morning, we headed out to Isle of Palms, on the Atlantic Ocean. There were not very many people there, so it was really nice just to walk the beach. I could do that everyday, and never tire of it!! I took a little video with my camera just so I could enjoy the ocean a little when I get home. Also, so I could show Jenna! After visiting the ocean, we headed to Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. While there, we toured the USS Yorkshire. It was a huge ship, and we were told that the new ones are 4 times larger. Hard to imagine how they float?! We also walked through an old submarine, still in the water. It was a little too closterphobic for me. If I was any bigger, I'm not sure I would have made it through.
Then we boarded a boat and went out to Fort Sumter. It was about a 30 minute ride, and we got to see dolphins swimming again. This picture is from the top of the Fort looking out at the Charleston harbor. All of the canons were the original ones used in the Civil War. There are even a couple of un-exploded artillary shells still in the walls! The first shots of the Civil War were fired on this Fort and it is hard to fathom what really happened there. We were glad we took the tour. Last night we had a good southern BBQ at Sticky Fingers. It was delicious!
Matt took off for home and left me the car for the rest of the week. After training today, I headed back to Patriot's Point to watch the sunset. It was finally a clear day here, so it was very pretty. I was also able to get a clearer picture of the gorgeous bridge they have down here. It connects Mount Pleasant to Charleston, and it is 5 miles long from one end to the other. It has a bike lane and a walking lane, and there are always people out on it. It is also the longest suspension bridge in the US!
I headed back to Daniel's Island and had dinner at a quaint little Chinese Restaurant. Next door was an ice cream store called 'Moo-La's'. I couldn't resist. When I got inside, I noticed it looked like a Cold Stone Creamery. The young gal behind the counter said the were like the 'Marble Slab'. I said 'The what?'. Her first clue that I wasn't a local! Then, I solidified that by asking for cookie dough ice cream. She said 'Huh?' When I repeated my request, she simply replied 'we have cookie dough, but we certainly don't put it in our ice cream'! Her second clue that I wasn't a local. When I checked out, she asked me where I was from. When I told her, she asked me how cold it was there. I told her I had talked to Matt an hour earlier, and he said it was zero degree's when he landed. Her eyes were as big as saucers, and she said 'My goodness, that is as cold as our freezer'!! I cracked up! When I regained my composure, I said, 'We might live in a freezer, but at least there is cookie dough ice cream there. You really should try it sometime!' When I left the store chuckling to myself, I could tell she was still trying to decide if I was serious or not! It is so fun to not know anyone, and to do and say harmless things you would never do or say at home!
1 comment:
Sure sounds like you have enjoyed your trip so far.
Tammy -
This is such a cool way to keep up on what is going on in your life. Your life is always action packed; never a dull moment.
It always amazes me when I experience a different part of the country. Everything is new and intriguing - including a simple thing like grass.
God Bless,
barb
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