Layne "had" to attend an annual radiology meeting in Charleston and we decided that I "had" to go with him! We've been to Charleston before and it is beautiful, and this time we were able to visit the Magnolia Plantation. It reminds me of an old southern plantation that could be featured in the movies. It was charming and lovely, but I would imagine it to be hot, muggy, buggy and kind of miserable in the heat of the summer...But during great weather, it would have been amazing!
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| Can't you picture a "courting scene"... man rowing canoe - lovely lady with a beautiful dress and hat, holding a parasol? Ohhh, the romance of it all! |
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| It wouldn't be complete without an alligator, right? |
Charleston has so much history and so much beauty! We took a bus tour and saw the Citadel and the College of Charleston. I didn't really get pictures of either, but the College of Charleston is gorgeous! They shared with us that on graduation day the girls dress all in white and carry bouquets of red roses, and the boys wear summer tuxedos (white jacket and black pants) with red rose boutonnieres. I found that interesting and would imagine it to be quite pretty!
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| This was an old jail. |
The homes and iron work in Charleston are beautiful!
These next pictures were taken from our hotel balcony. We stayed in the Hotel of Charleston. When Layne was in class (he also presented this year), I would read, work out, walk, sleep...and when Layne was available we would walk the town, sightsee and eat! We ate some amazing food! :)
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| This old theatre is where the "final big dinner" took place. |
I felt very relaxed, and very spoiled, and really enjoyed my time with Layne! I am very grateful for my parents who got the kids everywhere they needed to be during the week, and kept some order in the house...and for taking care of Kyler's baseball injury (he split his hand open between his fingers during a game - the "webbing" between his fingers will never be the same - what a crazy weird injury!) -Much thanks to them and all they do!
