Charleston South Carolina

We left Port Royal on April 1st, said goodbye to Beaufort County, St. Helena Sound, and the Coosaw River.  We could see the see Harbor Island as we left.  That evening we anchored in TooGoodoo Creek.  On the 2nd we cruised into the beautiful city of Charleston!

We spent 4 nights in Charleston, enjoying the sites, but most importantly visiting with Don's cousins Mary Beth, John, Harry, Ashley, Isabela and Buddy!  Oh, the stories cousins can tell and the laughs we shared.  Love being with all of them!

We walked all over the city and stopped at Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B.) for lunch!  YUM

Charleston is my favorite city so far!







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