April is usually characterized in Charleston by a coating of yellow pollen that gets over everything and brings out the allergies in most of us who are seeking to enjoy the outdoors. This April has been no different - we have had no rain to wash it away and have powerwashed the back deck twice already. Perfect weather makes for good golf and beautiful flowers, and we have taken advantage of both. Here are some photos of the flowers in the yard. (Remember to click on picture to access album.)
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| Garden flowers |
April is also the best time for visitors and the month began with the Ellenors who just dropped in from Vancouver. We had an action packed week with golf and tourism.
In addition to playing lots of golf, we managed to fit in a trip to Fort Sumter and a house tour of the Old french district houses. Here are some photos of both events.
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| Garden tour 4.10 |
We also managed to hop on our bikes to ride down by the beach at Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island to Fort Moultrie which was on the receiving end of British shelling and the delivering end of the attack on Fort Sumter.
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| Fort Moultrie4.10 |
As the Ellenors left, Ron Daniels (Donna's brother) and Nancy arrived. Once again we tested the golf courses and the beaches as well as the restaurants. All in all, I think I have gained ten pounds. It would have been impolite not to drink and eat with our guests after all! Photos of their visit and golf spectators are attached.
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| Ron & Nancy on Ralston |
