Train Trip To Charleston

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:26 pm

I went to Charleston, S.C. last week for almost a week.
Took the train. I got a newer coach car so the bathrooms were nicer.

I don't have many pictures, but will post a few.

I think I may have some from another trip up there- it hasn't changed that much.
If I post those I will let you know they are from a past trip.

THis is the view out back from the place I stayed.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:29 pm

Charleston has lots of carriage rides!

THis is just out the truck window stopped at a traffic light.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:31 pm

Thru the truck windshield- this past Saturday, about this time.

(I don't know these people)

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:35 pm

I was handed the keys to a "Loaner" vehicle to drive while I was there, if I wanted.
This is "Me & My Mercedes!"

The color of mine was deep blue tho. I actually wore a cashmere sweater and drove a Mercedes. I just told my neighbor that, here back home at the grocery store- and she cracked up! (She knows me)...

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:40 pm

Now here's the train trip.
I'm having Deja- vu right now

Anyway, I'm of couse holding the camera myself so this is way too close of a close-up!

Sorry 'bout that!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:42 pm

Out the train window is Florida! Yay! Finally Some Sun!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:45 pm

Here's the train. It's 7 and 1/2 hours to/from Charleston- same amount of time as driving!
Very comfortable- but very air conditioned!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:50 am

I found my Charleston pictures from 2005.
As I say, not much has changed.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:51 am

Mid-January 2005. Nice weather

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:53 am

Some of you may have seen some of these way back when.
Stefani was on this trip 2005- she took a few of these

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:55 am

It's a cool place

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:57 am

Charleston

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:58 am

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Susan · Post by **Susan** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:07 am

Great photos, Kat, thanks for sharing them. Charleston is so picturesque, I had forgotten, its been eons since I've been there last. Outside of the paved streets and cars, I can almost imagine men in top hats and ladies in hoop skirts walking the streets.

Tina-Kate · Post by **Tina-Kate** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:09 am

Wow, wish I was there!

Kat, every time I see a close picture of you or Stef, I marvel at your beautiful skin!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:36 pm

Thanks you guys and thanks TK particularly.
On my flight home from Providence in August I sat next to a beautician and she said the same thing. I guess I'm blessed.

Isn't Charleston Grand!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:39 pm

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Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:41 pm

I love gardens

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:43 pm

more private gardens

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:44 pm

more gardens

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:52 pm

Gardens

Nadzieja · Post by **Nadzieja** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:09 pm

Wow, Those pictures are just great. I haven't visited that city since 1983. I'm glad you included a picture of Rainbow Row, that street with all the different colored houses was so different. I walked The Battery so many times taking pictures of those beautiful old homes. Thanks for sharing them. How long did it take you to get there by train?

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 2:13 am

It's 7 and 1/2 hours supposedly. The train can be about an hour late- losing time around Jacksonville.

To drive there from Orlando area is about 7 hours, so it's a toss up. The train is very comfortable, you can recline like in a lounger chair with your feet up- but bring your own food- theirs is very expensive!