Good Bye Charleston

Our trip to Charleston has ended and we have arrived home safely.  The trip across the eastern states was a beautiful portrait of spring.  Everything was many shades of green, lavender, and white.  As I arrived at home, I was surprised to see that my phlox have bloomed in the last five days. All the hosta and bushes are growing  Laney greeted us at the door with her tail wagging and her exciting four step, as she ran back and forth between my husband and I.  She was very happy to see us and we were equally excited to see her.  I miss her dearly every time we travel.

The four days in Charleston were beautiful.  We had warm weather and sunshine everyday.  I got to wear flip flops and shorts.  That amazing beautiful weather has come to an end.  We arrived home to rain, but the rain is making everything grow and bloom here at home.  God knows just what to do to bring life and beauty to the earth.  Everything outside looks a bright vibrant green color.  I think everyone would agree that we are really appreciating the beauty of spring after our long harsh winter.

Our trip to Charleston included eating southern food.  I so miss my mother and grandmother's cooking.  They were of course true southern ladies and they knew how to cook great southern food. Even though I love to cook, I just can't duplicate some of the delicious food my mother would cook.  We tried a new restaurant each day we were there.  I say they were all good in their own unique way.  Hats off to Poogan's Porch for the best buttermilk biscuits and buttermilk crusted fried chicken.

We toured the inside of two mansions while in Charleston.  There is a lot of  history dating back to the 1700's.  It is amazing that the homes have been taken care of and survived the Civil War, and a couple of hurricanes.  You feel like you have stepped back in time.   The tour guides were excellent.  Our trip came to an end with a walking tour through the streets in Charleston to view all the historic mansions.  Every visit I make to Charleston I discover something new.  Next trip I hope to view the  museum district.

My heart goes out to the people who lost family and loved ones in the devastating tornadoes that have happened in the last few days.  We escaped that bad weather on our trip home.  This evening storms moved around us and the high winds have moved off to the east.  I'm sending prayers for all who have been affected by the violent storms.

Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth