Charleston Travel Diary

~ We were right on time arriving at the Jetport. Waited in line to check in for the flight for about half an hour. Security screening went fairly quickly and we were on our way to the gate. Big mistake was not getting something to drink to take on the plane. Boarding seemed to take forever so were were 15 minutes late taking off. The pilot made up for it by landing 30 minutes early but we had to wait to taxi to the gate across the main runway. Baggage came quickly and then it was more waiting to get the rental car. Then we were off to the hotel, which we found easily but were flumoxed by the lack of a visible lobby entrance. A call did not help as the address does not show up on our maps. Turns out it only works with GPS. Finally found the right door, checked in, got the car in the garage and settled in to bed at 10:30. Only comment on Breeze Airways is their seats need a serious upgrade - I was almost completely numb after 2+ hours. other than that, good work huys, ~ After a good sleep, and a good breakfast, we walked out to explore the area a bit. Shopped Walgrren's for forgotten items (brush abd comb), sat in the Square (Marion) for a bit, walked some more and stopped in La Pattisserie for coffe and a nosh, then wandered back to the hotel. I and finding the heat an humidity a bit of a challenge here but will persevere. ~ D is off to golf this afternoon and I might go nsearch of a smaller and lighter bag to carry on our excursions. Of course, I have several at home that would be perfect. ~ A bit later and I have returned from a visit to the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at thr COllege of CHarleston. Some unusual offerings in theirsmall galleries. Many pieces incorporating oyster shells, like the following two:

~ While I was out I stopped in a shop and purchased a thank you present for the cat sitter. I also returned to Walgreen's where I found a little purse to lighten the load the next two days. And I explored Blue Bicycle Books - carefully curated shop! I had to take a break on the walk back and found a peacful retreat with benches outside St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. ~We had dinner at the Charleston Beer Works - loud music and even louder patrons - mostly male andweel into their beer. It too a very long time to get our mediocre food. Definitely a spot for the younger crowd.