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View from the Battery... Just one of many tours going on throughout the city. And one of many mansions that line the edge of the Peninsula of Downtown Charleston.

More of The Battery. 

After the Battery we head off to Folly Beach. We (or I, rather) soaked up as much sun as possible, until the clouds rolled in. I lost all sanity and took a dip in the ice cold water. My reasoning? Salt water is good for your skin. The things women do in the name of beauty.

Thursday night...Loretta and I sitting on the fountain in Marion Square. After this we headed up towards our favorite bar, Beer Works.

:)

Friday...Lunch time at the cute Salt and Pepper Cafe in Mt. Pleasant. After this we continued driving to the beach on the Isle of Palms. Another cold and windy day.  

Friday night...Dinner and a comedy show in North Charleston. We were shockingly entertained by the star of the show--a man with a curled mustache and cowboy hat who enjoyed breaking out with a juggling routine now and then...enjoy your snacks.

Saturday...shopping on King Street. All the chic stores with expensive merchandise. It was just like M Street in Georgetown except longer.

After a long, hard day of shopping, we attempted to escape the cold wind by catching a ride home. This bike guy was the first sign of public transportation so we went with it (not to mention that some hotel bell hop guys stopped him for us and I would have felt bad turning away their good deed). So we hid under the blanket (I tried putting it over my head but then I realized I was out in public so I resumed the normal blanket-on-lap position) but we just couldn't warm up.

Sunday...last day in Charleston. Brunch at the ever-popular Terrace. Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day or a more beautiful view. We left in a hurry when we realized that it was day light savings and that the hour "sprang forward" the night before. So we headed out of there at 12 instead of what felt like 11.

The view of Marion Square from our table. 

Marion Square 

Okay, these two pics have no relation to the Beatles but it does say "Goodbye" therefore I chose to use it.  

Last night out with Lei before he leaves for Seattle. We exchanged love stories over beer at the Fe then completed the evening with some major dance moves at Cornerstone. I'll miss you Lei!! 

strike a pose 

Steph sent me these pics today from our outing in Baltimore this past June. It was me, Sharon, Steph, Ashley, James and Pat. We all went to Federal Hill to some bar whose name I don't remember.

Me n the girls 

Post-bar snack 

:)