Mindfulness on Tybee Island
Charleston: Queens of the SE Coast Pt2
I have a love-hate relationship with Charleston, South Carolina. As a southern girl who knows the darker histories beneath a charming city like this, it’s sometimes hard for me to fully relax or feel at peace. When I gaze at the stately mansions and walk the cobblestone alleyways with beautiful hidden gardens, I am ever aware of the underlying wealth and white privilege and social divisions that a city like Charleston has in spades. And it’s not just the city — South Carolina’s lowcountry region rouses this conflict in me every time we visit. And yet, I LOVED our visit here and let me tell you why…
Trip Notes: Devil’s Fork State Park
Planning a last minute hiking trip for New Years weekend can be challenging, especially when you have special requirements such as these:
- Must be able to drive there (flights too expensive for last minute holiday)
- Prefer one central location with lots of hiking options nearby
- Prefer cold weather but no snow
- Affordable AVAILABLE lodging
This was the challenge I faced earlier this year (after Eric informed me that under no circumstances would he visit Québec in January…no matter HOW good Air Canada’s deals were).