Columbia & Charleston South Carolina
I have always wanted to go to Charleston so when my friend invited me to go with her… I said HELL YEA!
So my friend is a vendor with a thing called Vintage Markey Days. She travels the country selling her stuff at these markets. It’s a whole community and it’s fascinating. This trip took us South Carolina. We drove through Tennessee and the Smokey’s too. Let me tell you… it’s BEAUTIFUL! Driving through the Smokey’s is a sight to see. It’s nothing like the Colorado mountains but it’s beautiful none the less. We got to see some snow capped mountain tops and bustling creeks. We went through some tunnels and saw some gorgeous waterfalls. It was one of the most beautiful drives I have been on and totally worth it.
Once we made it through the mountains we were on our way to the venue. I have been to Hilton Head before but not inland. Columbia is a cute little college town. The palm trees everywhere mixed with the old brick buildings made for a beautiful backdrop. The weather was a plus. Seeing and feeling the sun was amazing since we haven’t had sun in weeks back home. Once we set up our booth it was time to go to the beach!
The drive to the beach was only a couple hours and well worth it. We found a local coffee shop in Folly Beach and decided to walk on the beach. The water was FREEZING but we didn’t care. Feeling the sand on my feet and hearing the waves made my heart happy. I am NOT a beach person. I’d rather be in the mountains but after the winter we had…. My heart needed the beach. After we walked the shore for a while we met up with a friend of mine. We ate at Loggerheads on the patio… in the sun. It was glorious. The temp may have only been 60 but it felt so good on our skin. If you ever go to this place I suggest the calamari, fish Sammy, burger, fries and onion rings. Yes, we had all of it. We washed it down with a Bloody Mary and some pale ale. It was exactly what we needed. Good conversation and great food.
We may have not spent a lot of time exploring Charleston but we drove through the heart of it. Seeing the buildings and the marina with all the boats gave us a glimpse of their way of life. I’ve been to the south before but this was different. The roads were windy with houses lining them but mixed in with brick fast food restaurants. Yep a brick McDonalds… so bizarre. The whole city is bridges. Bridges every where! It was such a fun day trip and I really cannot wait to come back!
If you’re ever in the area and can make a day trip I suggest Folly Beach! Walk the pier and pick seashells and just take in the sounds of the waves. It will cure your winter blues and make your heart very very happy.
