Bless the Broken Road

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June 11th 2007

Published: August 6th 2007

Friday, June 8, 2007 - Atlanta, Georgia/North Charleston, South Carolina We left Atlanta, Georgia, a tad earlier than what originally had planned, but unfortunately the blight journey delivered us right into the middle of notorious ritual of Atlanta’s Friday afternoon traffic jam. It was another opportunity to put our patience to the test among Atlanta’s worst drivers. Or it might be becau... Read Full Entry

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Who lives here? Rah rah rah

I adore the staircases that lead toward the front door. Traditionally, ladies use the left staircase, while gents use the right one.

Ventilation window

to allow air to breeze in. Vegetation and ivy growing on the wall is a natural adaptation to the hot and humid Southern summer climate.

Shadow casting

Historical Charleston is littered with ironworks in form of fences, railings and ornamentations.

St. Michael's

The while staple of St. Michael's was painted black during the Civil War to spare the Union attack. It has survived human and natural assaults, notably Hurricane Hugo in 1989 that damaged its foundation.

A creepy outgrown cemetery

behind the Unitarian Church of Charleston.

Unitarian Church of Charleston ceiling

This church is a Charleston's hidden jewel structure, which has no Christian denominations.

Row of East Battery mansions

Charleston's finest landmarks.

The Battery

One of the Battery's finest mansion along the Charleston Harbor/Cooper River.

Just for the horse

A common garden structure in Charleston's older houses, of which functioned as a horse/carriage 'parking' post.

Intruders, beware

Not too friendly ironworks. Regardless, I still love the lighting fixture.

A random marble staircase

I would love to have these on my entrance.

Fort Sumter

A U.S. National Monument of which the first Civil War mortar was fired upon in 1861.

35 Stars

A historical American flag, having only thirty-five stars configuration, after states of Kentucky and West Virginia joining the Union.

Big John's Tavern

Supposedly to be the Citadel's hangout. But unfortunately it was far from what we had imagined; it was a run down, tiny pub. Regardless, I am taking a picture outside the pub.

A Monument in Danger

Morris Island Lighthouse - it used to stand among other structures which formed a complete light station, but due to severe erosion, the lighthouse is the only structure left standing.

United We Stand

South Carolina has several awesome license plate standard designs, and this is one of them. They are very patriotic.

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