Gateway Walk

Finally my last Charleston post! The Gateway Walk was created by The Garden Club in Charleston in 1930 marking the 250 year anniversary of the founding of Charles Town (as it was spelled then).

It spans 4 blocks in the city starting at St John's Lutheran Church on Archdale Street and the adjacent Unitarian Church.

My favorite part is the old graveyard of the Unitarian Church.

Its unkempt look gives it such beauty.

I just love how there are random flowers about.

In the springtime it is draped with wisteria and Spanish moss. Nature's delicate decor.

The next section is a beautiful walk with nooks and crannies.

Gates are locked between streets overnight to keep riff raff out (I assume).

The path then crosses King Street to the Charleston Library Society.

Then the Gibbes Museum of Art.

Next you cross Meeting Street to the Circular Congregation Church which is a stunning structure!

There was a newer section nearby that looks peculiar with the old headstones contrasted with new architecture.

The walk concludes across Church Street at the St. Phillips Episcopal Church. There was a lot of work going on there so we did not peruse those grounds. Yes there are tons of churches here. 

Charleston is nicknamed the Holy City. There is no exact history on this name's origin. It seems that someone simply came up with the name one day and others started using it. It is wonderful to see that this is a completely tolerant city that people flock to for religious freedom.

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

Windows of Charleston

Charleston is known for beautifully decorated windows.

Some windows feature both flower and iron work. Since we were here close to Easter time, this one below is also decorated with eggs.

Some just have iron work.

Others just flowers and plants.

I'm not sure what is going on with this window below with the mailbox but it caught my eye.

All green plants is not common to see in a window box. It is beautiful!

I love the reflection on some of the window panes!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

Scenes from Charleston

The Joe Riley Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC is a relaxing place to be.

It is even beautiful on a cloudy day.

Walking down the shopping streets like King Street is delightful.

The variety of facades is marvelous.

Horse drawn carriage rides are available.

Old charm has been preserved like the Riviera Theater.

Old alleyways have been filled in with super skinny retail space.

It is important to look up.

It only takes 2 beers and I will pose with a random statue. Cougars are the College of Charleston's Basketball team.

There are churches everywhere!

A few art deco buildings also exist in old Charleston too.

Battery Park is filled with gigantic live oaks. We were here when azaleas were in bloom.

Longitude Lane is incredibly skinny and there are actually homes on this street. Yes cars fit on this!

Touristy parks are fun since you never know what you will encounter. This time was getting to hold a parrot. Clearly it was a windy day.

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val