Charleston--Day 4

This was to be our last day in Charleston.  We had originally decided to head a couple hours south to Savannah, Georgia.  Paula Deen is based there and as much as my mom and I love to cook (my sister not so much) we thought it would be awesome to go to her restaurant and check out the history there.  Well after we heard about this boat ride we bagged our plans for Savannah and chartered a boat to go see the old Morris Lighthouse.  We got to sleep in again (can you tell that this is one of my favorite things to do), get ready leisurely, read some books and then head out.  This is what we got to see.

Heading out, we left from Folley Island.

The wind does a number on the hair, man was it a pain to comb out.  

What we saw on the ride out.  We saw many dolphins but unfortunately I didn't get one of them on the camera and it was absolutely gorgeous.  The day was beautiful and we were having a marvelous time.

Our captain dropped us off at the nearest sandbar to the lighthouse.  It now sits out in the ocean after many years of storms and hurricanes.  

We got to walk around the island looking for seashells and just enjoying the amazing, beautiful sights.  I have always dreamed of walking along the beach with the waves crashing.  I have seen it in the movies and wanted to do it and I finally got my chance.  I loved it!!

The view of the lighthouse from the island.

I never knew about oyster beds.  By the time we came back, tide was low and we got to see them.  They were everywhere.

Several hours later we headed to dinner.  Man was it not good!  At least most of it.  Two things were not too bad:  the mud bugs

and the view.

Then it was back to the hotel to pack and leave stinkin early in the morning.  Our trip was over and it was fabulous!  I loved it but I was ready to get home and see Sam and my kids.  Ahead:  8 hours on a plane--yuck but thank heavens for dramamine!