I left half the zoo behind

and went to Charleston, SC last week with DevilDoc. It was kinda like the honeymoon we never had, except for I wouldn't pick Charleston, SC as a honeymoon destination typically. But, it served it's purpose for a charming and warm place to spend some kid-free time with my husband.

I won't bore you with pictures, you can head over to Facebook and check them out.

Suggestions if you plan to visit; 4 days was enough to do what we wanted and see the sights. Any extra days could have been spent at the beach or taking day trips to Savannah or Myrtle Beach.

Eat at S.N.O.B. (Slightly North of Broad) at least one, 3 or 4 times if you can fit it in! Our meal there landed in my top 3 dining experiences. Other good eats: Jim N Nicks BBQ, Amen Street (KICKIN' sweet tea!), Market Street Cafe. Get some sweets from Kilwin's too :)

AVOID O'Hare and Flynn wine bar. Crappy service - actually non-existent service. Apparently we weren't the right "type" to be in the establishment as everyone around us was helped, chatted up and delivered their check while we sat and waited to be acknowledged. We had our one glass of wine and left. I really wanted to try the cheeses, meats, oils and breads - oh well. Their loss.

DO walk the streets and take in the history. Market St., King St., Meeting St. and Broad St. Stroll along the harbor and watch the boats come and go. Visit a historic home (we went to Aiken-Rhett Home) or take a carriage tour. Eat local foods, you can have Bubba Gump and BW3 at home. Enjoy a drink, or five, from a rooftop bar.

Oh, and if you are in to INK be sure to check out Blue Gorilla tattoo on Meeting Street. I hear they do some good work *wink*wink*