The Sights and Tastes of Charleston

     Originally we were to head out to catch the water taxi at 10, but Dan was helping John install the replacement navigation lights for the bow of Andiamo.  We all appreciated the extra hour to get in gear this morning.

     Based on the recommendation of one of the crew from the Water Taxi, we walked down from the Aquarium to the Fleet Landing, which used to be for the Navy.  We arrived for an early for a very delicious lunch.  By the time we were done, the place was packed and there was a line. We all went our separate ways and will meet again for dinner aboard Andiamo this evening.

Rainbow Row



A fountain in Waterfront Park

Pete and I followed the Cooper River down to Waterfront Park then over to East Bay Street to see Rainbow Row, which is the longest collection of row homes in the United States and dates back to the 1670’s.  We walked some of the side streets, captivated by the great architecture, ironwork and plantings; Meeting Street filled with antique shops and eventually worked over to the upscale shops on King Street, where we found the Apple Store. Pete wanted an IPad for Christmas, so. . . .guess what came early?!!!  After seeing what Martha could do with the navigating software on her IPad, my options for Christmas dwindled down to one. As I sit and write, he reclines and explores his wonderful new tool.

I love the charming way
folks personalize the
front of their homes.

The steeple of this church
can be seen across the harbor.

     We continued our stroll and take advantage of the photo ops as we made our way over to the food market. We have now been to our second Harry Teeter. I really like the upscale market and the variety they offer. Unfortunately, I don’t think the Middletown, Delaware area would readily accept a store where the variety carries slightly higher prices. My neighborhood complains about the prices at Acme being too high.

     Once our shopping was completed we had to walk 5 blocks to meet the shuttle back to the marina.  We made it to where we thought it was the correct rendezvous spot, but did see any of our “gang.”  We asked some of the vendors, but we could not get any definitive answers as to where the exact pickup spot was located.  Thankfully, Martha answered her phone once on the shuttle and we were picked up one block from the designated spot.

We might be the sightseers, but these guys are always checking out the sights!

    At 6 PM we gathered aboard Andiamo for the CCYC Southern Contingent’s Italian Feast joined by Lynn and Dick from MV Absolutely.  Salad, bread and oil for dipping, angel hair pasta with shrimp and scallops in marina sauce and Key Lime pie for dessert was shared.  Forty of CCYC’s members are gathering at Marie and Mike Yeates home in Maryland this evening for the CCYC’s Italian Feast and Election of Officers. At 7, we called the Yeate’s and we listened in as the election took place.  John was elected Commodore and Martha was elected Vice Commodore for 2011 along with Mike Davis as Secretary and Lisa, Wind Dancer, Treasurer, rounding out the slate of officers.

The CCYC's Southern Contingent at Charleston Marina

       With all our walking today, it is definitely bedtime. Departure is 7:30 AM.  Good night!

               ~  ~ (\_~ ~ ~     Kathy and Pete