Wednesday March 7th

The Yorktown across the bay at Patriot's point.

Coast Guard cutter in the bay

Some of the munitions that have been used over the history of Fort Sumpter. This display has changed since my dad and I saw it the first time but still give a great depiction of the stuff they threw at each other.


I wish that this picture had more contrast so that the amazing colors of the sky, bridge and bay would show the vividness that was the real thing.

I have been to Charleston something like 4 times and Den has been there twice. There is something about the history of the area and the charm of the city and it's people that just keep it fresh and interesting. One of the things that Den wanted to see this time and for the life of me I can't figure out why he didn't get to see it the first time was Fort Sumpter. I had seen it the first time that I was in Charleston with my folks and my second husband. Dad was not long out of the hospital from bypass surgery and I remember seeing it with him. Things have changed a bit over the past 30 years but it still has the same feeling. This is a must for any trip to Charleston. If you can swing it with the ferry folks see if you can come back on the next ferry. Somehow from the ranger talk and all there is to see and visualize it just doesn't seem like you get enough before it is time to leave again. I will tell you that going this time of the year, bring a jacket and dress warmly. The wind off the bay can be quite cold.

From Fort Sumpter we went to the visitors center. This is a great place to park ($12.00 for all day) but the free trolley leaves from there. There is a film to watch and always shopping.