The Arrival....

I arrived in Charleston, SC on a cool, misty, partly cloudy day, but that certainly didn't stop me from exploring immediately after checking into my hotel.  Since it was already getting late I didn't want to wander too far from my new home for a week. The hotel desk ladies said that I really should go see the "Angel Oak Tree" which apparently wasn't too far from the hotel.  Along with the car rental, I made sure I also rented a GPS because I knew I would be traveling to places unknown and I certainly did not want to get lost. So with my GPS and the printed directions from the hotel I headed off.

I found myself in the front of an old Anglican church with an attached graveyard, but saw no tree that I thought would have been 1500 years old...altho there were plenty of trees, all with that wonderful Spanish Moss hanging from each limb, none looked to be that old.  Another car pulled into the parking spot next to mine with a woman (Mom) and 2 young ladies (daughters) in tow.  I asked them if they knew where the Angel Oak was...."Oh, just down that road, but don't go now, there are huge buses with hoards of people."  OK, that gives me time to wander around the old graveyard and drool over the flowers that were coming into bloom.

 I even found red berries entangled in the moss....

Standing under the old live oaks there were hundreds of acorns and fallen leaves at my feet....and yes, I wore my Sketcher's Go Walks practically everyday.  They sure were comfortable with all the walking I did in a week's time...

 OK, the buses were gone so I headed off down the road to see this 1500 year old tree....

Yep, it was big and it was old.  See that little tiny person, that just gives you an idea as to just how big this historical and amazing tree is.

There are times I feel as old and saggy as this....

All kinds of growth happening on these branches....

And ofcourse there was a gift shop but the porch looks like it could use a little sprucing up for Spring....

I have many more adventures to share in the coming days....but if you want a preview, hop on over to my collaborative blog Focusing On Life where I have shared many of my Charleston images.

"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."

Jawaharlal Nehru

Until next time.....