Our first trip since moving back to the States was over Spring break. We decided to scout out Charleston as a possible retirement spot after the Navy. We packed up the well traveled suburban and headed to the deep South. Our itinerary included a day at Folly Beach, downtown Historical Charleston, the Magnolia Plantation and Audubon Swamp, more exploring downtown, Fort Sumter cruise and memorial, and another beach day. It was a very relaxing trip full of great food and sweet Southern hospitality. Some of our meal highlights were at Poogan’s Poorch, the Husk, Jestine’s Kitchen, and Folly Beach Crab Shack. Lots of fried awesomeness.

Stay tuned for scouting trip #2…

downtown Charleston

horse carriage ride through the historical district

fantastic lunch at the Husk

Charleston city market

rainbow row

the pineapple fountain in Waterfront Park

Vivi at the park

Magnolia Plantation

Spanish moss

Southern locals

more locals

Californians searching for Southern locals

the horses were more welcoming than the gators

my travelers at the Magnolia Plantation

Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired

Battery Park

lunch at Folly Beach Crab Shack

play time at Folly Beach

Poogan's Poorch

plantation fried chicken