We sisters-in-law were on the move today.....all day long starting with a lovely breakfast at the Ansonborough and then walked to catch the carriage ride which took us on a delightful 1 hour tour of the historic district (Ashley was our tour guide and Dave was our horse) Vicki's son is Dave, married to Ashley!!!!!!! There are 5 carriage ride companies in Charleston and each morning the driver (tour guide) checks to see which route he has for that day. So you could take a ride with each company and REALLY see the city! Anyway, we enjoyed Ashley and Dave (Ashley looked so much like Jackie, my Tiger Cruise roommate).
Vicki and Linda outside the Ansonborough with beautiful overflowing window boxes
Vicki, Pat and Linda with Dave who took us on a very interesting tour
The Nathaniel Russell Home
Enjoyed touring this lovely home - one of the most popular in Charleston
We rode with Andy on the tricycle to and from the Russell home and then to Cru Café
Andy taking the girls for a bike ride
Excellent lunch at the Cru Café topped with this heavenly orange sherbet cake with yummy frosting and coconut that tasted like a dreamsickle (we shared).
After lunch, Linda and I shopped a little bit more in the Market shops and then we were off to Savannah.....2 hour trip with lots of traffic thru Charleston, but then cleared out.
Arrived at 4:40 and we are staying at the Marshall House - lovely old hotel. After unpacking, we went downstairs in the beautiful meeting room for wine, cheese, crackers and grapes.
We walked to the Olde Pink House which we were told was a "must eat" at place - well, it was superb....11 dining rooms in a very old pink house with top-notch service, food and ambiance!
After our delicious dinner
This dessert was just phenomenal - a crust of pecans and pralines filled with homemade ice cream and mango sauce surrounded by fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries)! We shared.
Entrance to the Olde Pink House
After dinner, we walked around this lovely place and went to the basement (tavern)
sooo quaint and charming!
Nighty night!
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