Charleston

Charleston is supposed to be a very historic place
.. and this is where the american civil war started
(don't ask me anymore.. i dunno. Go read on the net)

In downtown Charleston, tourists can take horse-drawn carriages to go sight-seeing
These buggers are huge.. and pretty scary close-up

A suspension bridge separates the city area from the suburbs

This is the Hilton Hotel/Resort area, trying to imitate the tropical look

The Hilton itself

Their version of condominiums/settlements..
Two rivers meet here I think .. i can't remember their names
(Prof Mironov will kill me!He told me so much about charleston in 3 hours)
He said you can see dolphins here if you're lucky
i was not

This restaurant markets itself as a historical place
Prof Mironov believed it til he met a real historian and realised his faux pas
(That's him climbing up the steps in the foreground)
It's popular for seafood (as all of Charleston is) and the great view
It has very long windows..
and you can see the marina with cute little white yachts
i just like the look