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South Carolina Trip: Charleston

Charleston is a very beautiful and elegant sea side city. While Columbia is laid back, relaxed, and friendly, Charleston is rather bustling and hopping. The city of Charleston is what they would call high cotton. Many people are dressed very nicely walking about the shopping district on King Street. I visited the Francis Marion hotel which has  a very nice piano in the lobby. I stopped by Marion Square, a large park in the center of town as well.

Friday morning I was feeling pretty poorly, but I was able to press onto Charleston from Columbia and arrive in one piece. I had to recoup and then play at the City Market. It was very overwhelming for me at first- there is so much for the senses. The area around the city market is full of tourists, carriages going by, loud party goers, and restaurants on either side. But that is plenty for me to have a captive audience!


                              I had time to stop by the battery . A lovely area near the sea.






                       Marion Square Park has a delightful Farmer's Market

 

Later On I took some pictures on the carriage ride






                               The City Market where I entertained on Friday Night 

                                       St Michael's Episcopal Church

                                                       Washington Square Park 


Charleston was a hoot ! I did quite a bit of walking. It is a very walkable city , provided you know where you are going. There are some ghetto areas, but luckily I had my wits about me and avoided them as much as possible. The drive from Richmond is just under 6 hours. I enjoyed a beautiful brunch on John's Island at the Fat Hen, which was preceded by services at St Phillip's Anglican church. Overall, I enjoyed my trip, and I plan to go back in the fall.
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