14 June 2010

Happy Flag Day!

Got up early and to breakfast, packed car and away we go...Not sure what we would have done without our Navigation (GPS) system. It has been a real help in getting from point A to point B (and beyond). Arrived Charleston, SC. at about 1030a, and expected to have to kill some time before checking into the hotel...However, the room was ready so we "moved" in.

This is one of the HOTTEST days in the area and it is uncomfortable. We left Splash in the room as we ventured out to do some sightseeing. But it was too warm to walk around, so we went to the open air market (where they used to sell slaves) and spent some time enjoying Diet Cokes and a delicious Crab Dip. Followed by a delicious Key Lime Pie Ice Cream which was most refreshing - at Kilvin's. (that's the only reason we did it!)



Rode around the city for a while and decided to see if we could find a restaurant we ate in 3 years ago. Found it and made reservations. Back to hotel and changed and away we went to eat...One of the best meals yet. Lovely restaurant overlooking the water and we were entertained by the dolphins. There were about 3 and they are so amazing.

I had a local fish, Wahoo, (Light white heavy textured fish)covered with barbecue sauce and lemon. Rice and vegetables. "H" had the baked grouper with a sauce, mashed potatoes with goat cheese and vegetables. (asparagus). Very nice. We did get to capture the dolphins.


















Walked around the "Battery" again (much cooler than the 98 degrees this afternoon), and back to walk the Splash along the pier that runs along the hotel.

All in all a very good day...Have a good evening...Off to Norfolk tomorrow. Love to all....


p.s. have added additional pictures of Splash's day at the beach on 12 June. Please note the enthusiasm as he is "coaxed" into the water.