Today we woke up earlier then the other days (10:00am) so we could get an early start and get a lot done. We started off by having the breakfast of champions, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. http://twitpic.com/3vgtl The light was on which means the doughnuts were fresh and still hot! We each ended up getting 2 doughnuts and milk for breakfast, then hit the road.

It was about a 20 mile drive east along the Ashley River to an area where all the plantations are. We stopped first at Drayton Hall which was built around 1735. http://twitpic.com/3verh The grounds were kept so nice and everything looked perfect. The grounds used to be rice fields attended to by the hundreds of slaves that lived on the plantation. We did the guided tour and then walked around a bit.

Next we went to Middleton Place. Also built in the early 1700's. This plantation is located on 6400 acres, most of which are beautiful gardens. http://twitpic.com/3vezl There were sheep grazing in the field, which we were able to pet. One almost attacked Karen! Next we went on a carriage tour around the grounds. The tour was ok, nothing spectacular, but relaxing.

After the 2 houses and all the walking we did we were really tired. We decided to go back to the hotel to rest before dinner. On the way back we drove thru a cute little town called Summerville. It looked like they had a little downtown area with a few shops, but nothing was open because it was after 5:00pm.

We rested at the hotel till about 7 and then went to downtown Charleston for dinner. Karen had been craving crab legs so we ate at The Crab Shack. Yummy!!!! Not.....ya'll know how much i hate seafood (notice the ya'll? It's the southern rubbing off on me) I ate a hamburger, but here is Karen's dinner. http://twitpic.com/3vjho Ewww how can anyone eat that? It doesn't even look appetizing. I don't even know how people figured out they could eat it! Anyways, It's ok because Karen said they were so sweet and amazing.

After dinner we ended up at Wet Willie's.......again. I think this is the 3rd or 4th time this trip we went there. Of course I got my favorite drink, a Pina Colada. Maybe I'm turning into a drunk? No, I only had one. Then we walked around for a bit and came back to the hotel. Now it's time for bed. Karen is already sleeping and I'm about to go to sleep too. Goodnight Ya'll......