Fort Sumner Thursday June 3rd

Today we drove to Charleston SC, about 2 hours from where we are camping. Yvonne and I were in Charleston years ago, but never took the 30 minute boat trip to Fort Sumner located at the mouth of the harbor. If you know your history, this is where the first shots were fired for the start of the Civil War. Spent an hour there before returning to Charleston. We drove around Charleston looking at all of the amazing old pre-Civil War homes and buildings. Had the famous She-Crab Soup on Market Street before heading back to the campground.

Charleston SC Thursday June 3rd

More pictures of Fort Sumner.

Aarons Townhouse Hilton Head Wed June 2nd

After touring around the island we stopped by the Hilton Head Island Winery. Yes, there is a winery here. They get their grapes from California, Chile and their vineyards in New Jersey. They were cushing Malbac grapes from Chile while we were their. They produce about 2000 bottles at the winery in Hilton Head and the wine was pretty good. Later that afternoon we were treated to a great dinner at Aaron's townhouse on the island. Great views off of his balcony. We also walked to the local bar for happy hour. Nice to spend a few weeks with our son.

Hilton Head Wednesday June 2nd

Spent the day on Hilton Head Island with our son Aaron. The island is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide. Its filled with lots of high end resort hotels and restrauants. The island has a long history that dates back to the mid 1600's. We visited the only ruins left on the island the Stoney Baynard Plantation Ruins dating back to 1790.

Old Sheldon Church Ruins Tuesday June 1st

The Plaque says it all. Located outside of Beaufort SC

Hunting Island SP Lighthouse Tuesday June 1st

Visited Hunting Island SP Lighthouse built in 1873.

Yes Yvonne and I did climb the 173 steps to the top and the small figure is me. Hunting Island is near Beauford SC

Memorial Day May 31st

We celebrated Memorial Day by staying at the campground and catching up on a few housecleaning activities and a few minor motorhome repairs. Fried up some fresh oysters and shrimp for dinner. Enjoying all of the fresh seafood while we can.