Blogs from Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, North America

Several weeks back we headed by auto to Beaufort, South Carolina. I had won an auction for a three night stay at an old hotel in downtown Beaufort. The old hotel was just a block off the main drag and was a delightful place to sty. The old room was tasteful decorated and there was free wifi. In the afternoon we had tea at the main house and in late evening they offered drinks and desert. Each morning there was a very good breakfast on the porch of the main establishment. One afternoon we headed for the beach and before leaving they packed a picnic lunch for us and offered chairs and bicycles if we wanted yo take them along. The beach is a few miles form the main town but well worth the drive. Being ... read more

Yesterday we arrived in beautiful Palm Key. This place is magical and so peaceful looking out at the wetlands and islands of South Carolina, with huge majestic oaks and Spanish Moss everywhere. We have a spectacular view from the deck of our gorgeous private rental home. There’s even a few resident alligators in the pond. Last night we saw a tiny baby raccoon that could not even walk yet it was so little. The owners here are multi talented folks and cooked us a fabulous dinner after we went crabbing to collect the daily catch from the crab pots. We steamed them right up---cannot get any fresher than that! Everyone kayaks here to see the dolphins, egrets and other wildlife right from the very cottages and homes when it is high tide---it’s a sight to see. ... read more