We were in a dream. We had to be. There was no other explanation for the beauty that surrounded us on that crisp morning. On each house, the stone and marble embraced the wrought iron railing and wrap around porch. Perfectly complimenting and displaying its Southern charm. As we continued, we noticed each street seemed to tell a story. A beautiful and old story about its lovely city. And the story deepened with each new street we ventured down. Weather and time had taken its toll. It was obvious to see the distress and settling of each building. But, it somehow enhanced the character and charm. Making each wall a unique tale of time and seasons.
“…Each street seemed to tell a story. A beautiful and old story about its lovely city.”
Josh and I keep a list. It’s a rather long list, and it sometimes appears on napkins and notes. It’s a list of the places we would love to visit one day. And as we travel, we check these places off our list. Although most of our list contains places and countries abroad, Charleston had always been on our list. So when Josh and I decided to make the 5 hour “detour” to South Carolina while moving to Florida {click here to read our full moving blog}, I was ecstatic. And friends, let me reassure you. Charleston did not disappoint.
But if I’m honest, we didn’t follow the norms in Charleston. Against what every internet source said, King Street was not our scene. We actually found King Street to be nothing but shopping and dining. Now, we do love to eat, so that was a plus. But, we can shop anywhere!! We wanted to venture away from the main strip. To wander through the heart of the city. And, fortunately, we found just that!
“We wanted to venture away from the main strip. To wander through the heart of the city.”
Our first morning in the city, we decided to watch the sunrise in Waterfront Park. Well, Josh decided that he wanted to watch the sunrise, and I {not a morning person} begrudgingly agreed. However, let it be known, I was wrong! It was worth the early wake up call!!! The colors beautifully reflected off of the water while the palmetto trees lined the shore. After the sunrise, we quickly grabbed some breakfast before heading to the Southern most tip of the Charleston peninsula. We decided that we would park there and walk through the historic district. Little did we know, that this plan would turn into a 3 hour expedition. But, guys, it was my FAVORITE PART! I quickly fell in love with all the details! The walls, the windows, the landscaping, the railing, the marble. It was all incredibly gorgeous!
“The colors beautifully reflected off of the water while the palmetto trees lined the shore.”
So that’s what I focused on and photographed: Charleston in detail. I hope you enjoy the images from our trip as much as I do. <3
Image Locations:
Downtown Charleston
Waterfront Park
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
