Charleston & The USS Yorktown
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Jul 4, 2008
This is my third attempt at blogging tonight. Must be one of the ghosties from Savannah!Anyway, we had a fun time in Charleston today. We ended up not going to Fort Sumter, but instead explored the USS Yorktown that is docked at Patriots Point right near our hotel. It was a great experience, especially when I found out that my great-uncle Garth Brenneman was the Chief Petty Officer of the Yorktown when it was in service. It was pretty cool to realize that my uncle walked those narrow halls and those really steep stairs.
It was neat to see how the crew lived and how the ship worked, as well as the planes that were used. Bryce and Michael enjoyed looking at the engine room too, but it was a little too claustrophobic for me. They also hung out on the sub that was open and a battleship. Laura and I went to the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum that was on the ship. That was very moving and very interesting.
After we grabbed some lunch, we headed up Hwy 41 through South Carolina. It was beautiful drive and we enjoyed seeing the small towns along the way. It was certainly nice to be off the interstate and away from all the traffic. At some points we were the only car in sight. We particularly enjoyed crossing the Great Pee Dee river. Just tickled us for some reason!
Our GPS lady continues to help us find our way, unless she gets the address wrong. Our hotel was in the middle of the freeway, which really didn't seem right. We eventually found the place and settled in. It was a little stressful for us all.
It was neat to see how the crew lived and how the ship worked, as well as the planes that were used. Bryce and Michael enjoyed looking at the engine room too, but it was a little too claustrophobic for me. They also hung out on the sub that was open and a battleship. Laura and I went to the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum that was on the ship. That was very moving and very interesting.
After we grabbed some lunch, we headed up Hwy 41 through South Carolina. It was beautiful drive and we enjoyed seeing the small towns along the way. It was certainly nice to be off the interstate and away from all the traffic. At some points we were the only car in sight. We particularly enjoyed crossing the Great Pee Dee river. Just tickled us for some reason!
Our GPS lady continues to help us find our way, unless she gets the address wrong. Our hotel was in the middle of the freeway, which really didn't seem right. We eventually found the place and settled in. It was a little stressful for us all.
We grabbed some dinner and then settled down to watch "So you think you can dance" which was fun. Now, it is dark, the computers are on and Bryce and I are waiting for our rascally kids to settle down for the night. At least we have queen beds tonight.
Tomorrow we head to Williamsburg which will be awesome!! Can't wait to celebrate the 4th of July there and just explore the area. Another dream come true. Mom and Dad are meeting us so that will be fantastic too!
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