Tommy Condon's

Tommy Condon's is our favorite pub in Charleston and we frequent it often.  I have never had a bad meal there and the atmosphere is just right.  It is just a couple of blocks from the market so when you are in Charleston you must give it a try!  Click HERE for the link to their website.

Customs House - What is the Real Front?

If you walk around to the other side of the Customs House, this is what you see.  It appears to me to look just like the first side.  And I don't know which is the front.  Today the other side fronts on the main street and seems to me it should be the front.  This side fronts on the water so maybe it was the original front.

Custom House

Fountain

What do you do about being too hot during the summer?  These people go downtown and play in the fountain.  I remember that when I was a child, fountains were to LOOK at, not play in.  Now they build them to be enjoyed in all ways.  The best part though is the sign announcing that there is no Lifeguard on duty.  That is what the hungry lawyers have done to our country.  We must put a disclaimer at a fountain??  Ridiculous!  Of course, to see a lifeguard stationed there would look even sillier.  I wish I could photoshop one in - wouldn't that be great?!

Sweetgrass Baskets

Sometimes you have to be sneaky to get pictures of the Sweetgrass Baskets.  I have been yelled at more than once.  This guy wasn't watching so I quickly snapped it.  These baskets are hand made by the locals who have passed the art down from one generation to the next.  They are exquisite and very expensive.

Indigo

This is one of the most fun stores in all of Charleston.  Something for everyone here.  It is right down by the pier so if you are in town be sure to stop in and browse!

Charleston Market

Our Market downtown has been completely remodeled and I love visiting it!  No more rice or indigo but lots of fun items in their place to take home with you.

Beat the Heat

 

Here is more on the bicycle theme.  I love this.  She is stopped talking on her cell phone - taking a little break from peddling -literally - her cold water.

Travel in Style

 When I first saw this bike parked at the Farmer's Market I knew I had to have a picture but none that I took seemed to fully capture it.  So, in order for you to really enjoy it, I have to post two photos.  There is an unbelievable amount of detail!  The owner has a great sense of humor!

Dock Street Theatre

This is not a very good picture of the Dock Street Theatre because I took it from a carriage when we were touring the city which I love to do!

On February 12, 1736 the Dock Street Theatre opened with a performance of The Recruiting Officer. Built on the corner of Church Street and Dock Street (now known as Queen Street), the Historic Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performances. Flora, the first opera performance in America, took place at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. Click HERE to read more.

Pink House - Pink Flowers

Charleston has more than it's share of colorful homes.  The pink ones are my favorite.  And I love the Crepe Myrtle blooming right next door!

Charleston's Candy Kitchen

Charleston's Candy Kitchen is across the street from the city market and if you are like most people, it is a must on your visit to Charleston.  They offer free samples of the best Pralines ever.  Sometimes there is even someone standing on the steps with samples trying to lure you in - if the offer of public restrooms doesn't do it.  Also notice the black iron anchors on the side of the building - so "Port City".  And the shiny brass letter "A" near the entrance.  You will see brass street numbers on many of the old homes.  You can see a collection of them HERE. This really is a great Charleston building and you can see some of the detail better if you click on the picture.

Have a good day!

Pretty in Blue

Downtown Charleston always has the best flowers!

Colorful House

Not a very typical Charleston house but fun and colorful all the same!

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

Viewed from Marion Square

 St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, founded in 1840 by a group of Germans who wished to worship in their native language, quickly outgrew its original building at Hasell and Anson Streets in Charleston. 

The congregation moved into its current building in 1872.  The small congregation could never have envisioned its growth to become South Carolina's largest Lutheran church at the beginning of the 21st century. 

Brick

This beautiful old building in downtown Charleston has a very intricate decoration set into the front of the building - something that could easily be missed but I bet that the person responsible for it notices it each day.  Enlarge the picture to see it better.

Grillwork

Some of the grillwork that you can find downtown is almost hidden.  I loved finding this little gem!

Sweetgrass Baskets

These are famous Charleston Sweetgrass Baskets.  They don't like for people to take pictures but I managed to get some!  They are exquisite baskets!

Blue Shutters

Usually the shutters that you find in Charleston are black so these blue really stand out and are quite refreshing!

Very Charleston

This scene is so "Charleston". Brick walkway and steps, black grillwork, pink house, lots of green and bright flowers.