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Charleston is known for her rich history, picturesque scenery, southern culture and culinary delights. Our visit to this beautiful coastal city was well worth it. I had been there a number of years ago on a business trip and told Janet I would love to go back with her as I knew she would thoroughly enjoy it. We set up our home about 20 miles away on a 35-acre rural property that we called home for a week. It was a sharp contrast from the abundance of tourists in Charleston. Having a car that we tow behind the motorhome makes it possible to live, for a short time, in off the beaten track places and still have the ability to venture into the surrounding areas and towns. Charleston, like Savannah, has a plethora of history, unique architecture, culture and food to delight the most discriminating tastes, including ours which are not that hard to please. We drove into the city and found it easy to park near the waterfront. We hoofed it around the central market area and then down toward the Rainbow District and The Battery which was filled with street after street of beautiful antebellum style homes and historic buildings. After our legs could not take anymore, we got the car and true to fashion drove very slowly, you could walk faster, up and down the streets. Aimless neighborhood surfing is one of our travel trademarks. We do that everywhere we travel, here and abroad. It is one of the best ways to soak in the architecture and local living. The popularity of major tourist areas has its pros and cons. Certainly, a boom for the local economy and all those people milling around creates its own energy. Downside is the crowds take away from the beauty of empty space. There is nothing better than walking down an architecturally spectacular street and not having to climb over folks or when you see that magical photographic shot and the masses are mixing in the whole vibe gets distorted. Ah, the challenges of having fun. If you have not been to Charleston definitely put it on your bucket list. Pack a good pair of shoes, your camera and venture out.
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