I’ve been a pretty lucky girl over the last few months. I’ve had the good fortune of taking two trips out of state with close friends and family. It’s been a busy, but wonderfully memorable, summer — with as little time in the Texas heat as possible (thank goodness!)
Our first destination was Charleston, South Carolina. I’ve always wanted to visit this quaint, historic town, and our trip did not disappoint. We spent five marvelous days at Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms, a little beach community about 30 minutes outside the city. It was as picturesque as a sleepy beachtown can possibly be, with lots of lounging, fine dining, beach strolling, sight seeing, biking and more. Everywhere we turned there were families outside doing various activities and enjoying their summer vacations.
On the first day, we ventured over to Boone Hall Plantation.
“In 1743, the son of Major John Boone planted live oak trees, arranging them in two evenly spaced rows. This spectacular approach to his home symbolizes southern heritage and will take root in your memory for many years to come. It would take two centuries for the massive, moss-draped branches to meet overhead, forming today’s natural corridor and a scene that NBC Daytime television says is ‘a must see stop on any trip to Charleston, S.C.’”
NBC Daytime television was right! Boone Hall is well worth the visit. The grounds and spanish moss will take your breath away.
While touring the grounds, we visited “master house” and a few of the slave homes (still standing today, thanks the brick facade), listened to tour guides explain what life was like at the plantation in the 30s, walked through a tropical butterfly garden and watched a brilliant performance about Gullah culture.
Side note: did any of my peeps from the 90s (holla!) ever watch Gullah Gullah Island on Nick Jr.? I saw more than a few episodes, but I had NO idea what the show’s title, and story lines, stood for. There’s so much history in the Gullah culture, I’d encourage you to read up on it.
{Black shutters on brick and stucco is a beautiful trend in S.C. I fell head over heels.}
{A sideways walking hermit crab!}
I miss the Lowcountry with my whole heart and hope to return one day soon!
