Spring Afternoon in Charleston

After our picnic at Middleton Place, we parked on the battery and explored Charleston's historic district some more on foot.

Christians have worshipped at the Circular Church for more than three centuries.

150 gravestones in the cemetery pre-date the American Revolution.

We happened upon the Charleston County Courthouse which was just about to close.   

Both the courtroom and the library are impeccably preserved.

Thurgood Marshall argued against school segregation in this court room before he became a Supreme Court Justice.

An oil portrait reminds you that Georgia was a colony named after King George II.  Fun fact:  he was the last British monarch to be born outside England.

Many (overweight) tourists prefer to navigate Charleston in a horse drawn wagon.

We sipped cocktails at the Pavilion Bar, Charleston's "rooftop oasis."  Enclosed by plastic.

Biking is more a concept than a reality for all but the most intrepid.

This prom-bound couple was excited to hear what Thom did for a living.  Once upon a time.

We missed the last ferry to Fort Sumter.  Thom couldn't have cared less.

Nap time for a local.

After freshening up at the hotel, we had a late dinner at Nico's Oysters in Mt. Pleasant, across the bay.  Thom suggested it because he'd seen the owner on "Southern Charm."  Credit the Bravo lifestyle for the best meal of our trip.  Here's an aerial shot of the half-eaten seafood plateau.  I just couldn't wait.