We had lunch at the café with the peacocks before heading off to Charleston. Our tour started at the Information Center and was a History Tour of Charleston in a mini-bus. We learned more facts about Charleston’s history, the houses, the people, the stories. Our guide had a definite accent but mostly we could understand him. He said one of the frequently asked questions on tours is ‘are these mansions multi-family homes?’ The answer is a resounding NO! Some of them are lived in by a single person!
One fact that we learned was that the city had strict regulations about what could be built or how buildings could be renovated. Everything had to fit in the era of the historic district. And no building could be taller than the steeple of the highest church. So as you can imagine, there were no sky-scrapers or modern office buildings or condos – it was all very charming and quaint. And it was nice to be on a comfy bus and not walking in the rain or heat.
One of the stops on the tour was the Citadel – The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, commonly known simply as The Citadel, is a public senior military college. Established in 1842, it is one of six senior military colleges in the United States. Our tour bus drove us all through the campus and we saw students practicing on the field.
One of the biggest decisions of the trip was always where to eat. There were so many different places and we all had different ideas. But no one wanted to make the decision. We took the recommendation of the information center clerk and checked out the Charleston Crab House. It was a 45 minute wait, but Paul sat on the wall and talked to another waiting couple while Kath and I went up the street to a little General Store. We also bought some pralines at Paul’s request. I tasted a bite – they were very sweet and melted in your mouth! We were seated upstairs on the outdoor deck – and of course ordered seafood/fish! I found the signs on the rest room doors to be very cute!
We had time back at the motel for Kath to swim for almost an hour. I sat on the edge with my feet in the water and researched ideas for our Savannah day (Wednesday). We had just finished our itinerary when they closed the pool. It was a fun day despite the rain and we were looking forward to a day in Savannah!
Mike’s message from Hempfield was finishing up the book of James. 1) Listen! Use your resources for others; treat people right and share your blessings. 2) Be patient – persevere and wait on the Lord. He will return but we must be patient, which is not easy! 3) Our word is our bond. Stand behind what you say. 4) Pray in faith. God hears prayers; prayers are powerful. Be a prayer warrior. 5) Save the lost – most important thing is to know Christ.
The dance/karate group from Hempfield did a performance after the service. They did a very nice job. It’s lovely to see our youth excited for using their talents for the Lord.
Vacation day 4, part 1 post #6 will post tomorrow! Be sure to check it out. God Bless!
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