Meade Skelton Photo Blog

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 the opportunity to perform for an outdoor market in Charleston, SC, and I decided I would do some sight seeing as well! The first night I stopped in the state capital, Columbia. A very fresh and friendly town with an upbeat vibe. Plenty of great eats at Five Points. My hotel was at the University of South Carolina and within walking distance to most of the historical area. I took some pictures of  the State Capital Building while there. I stayed at the Inn at USC. . The perfect Central Location The John Calhoun Building                                             The Wade Hampton Monument by Sunset                         ...