Wednesday November 24, 2021; 9:50 AM EST
- Traveling around Charleston and Mount Pleasant there are a lot of opportunities to pass by or over water, which always improves the mood.#
- To look at the two-and-a-half mile long Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge you would think nobody would want to walk across such a massive structure. Yet there were dozens of people walking across on Saturday and now I want to do it. It's a nice looking bridge too. Bridges should always have pedestrian walkways included in their design.#
- Historic Charleston is beautiful and makes me sad for what New Orleans could be with proper care.#
- There are a lot of dining surprises in Charleston, from the flavorful dishes at Taste of the Islands Caribbean on Ashley River Road to the charming Sermet's Garden on Daniel Island serving Mediterranean dishes with a southern touch. It is easy to eat well in the city. There is also standout barbecue to be eaten.#
- Charleston feels both smaller and larger than it is. Barring backups on the I-526 bridges, it's quick and easy to get around the metro area. Nothing seems to be more than about 20 minutes away. Yet downtown Charleston is quite dense with a lot of mid-rise apartments going up. Everything on the peninsula south of Mt. Pleasant Street has a very urban feel and the area around the hospital district feels very "big city."#