Thought I forgot all about this little thing did you!?! No sirreee!! Just stretching it out into more of a 300 day blog challenge...you know, because that totally makes sense.
Anyways, on with it. Day 22: Your Favorite City.
Hmph.
For starters...I'm not a world traveler...my parents weren't/aren't big travelers. We go to the beach a million times a year...and went snow skiing a lot growing up, but as far as going to big cities?? Yeah...notsomuch.
I've now been to the "big" ones I guess: Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Key West, Atlantic City, Orlando, Jacksonville, Charleston, you get the point...
But, my FAVORITE city? That really stumps me. If you know me or have read this blog at all, you know that my favorite place on earth is Beaufort, SC...for way too many reasons to name right now. But, I don't really consider that a "city" for obvious reasons. I mean, I guess...maybe not so obvious, it is a city; but when I think "name your favorite city" I think BIG city type cities...you know where like "city" people live and stuff. Are you sick of the word city yet, I am.
So...I think I am going to play it safe and keep it real with South Carolina and say my favorite CITY is Charleston. Charleston comes in a VERY close second to Beaufort in my book...they are alike in many many ways...Beaufort is really just a much smaller Charleston. But, I think Charleston can much more be defined as a city. I love Charleston for a million reasons:
1. It is BEAUTIFUL.
2. The history...so rich in history, I could go on tours for days and still learn something new. And this is MY state's history, I've heard a lot of it. Mostly I like to hear of real families that lived there and stuff like that.
3. There is ALWAYS something to do. ALWAYS. Whether it is strolling the battery, the market, the gorgeous old streets, ghost tours, boat tours, carriage tours, house tours, eating at the most wonderful restaurants, shopping, going to see a play, visit the park...enough rambling, but you get the point. Charleston is always buzzing with activing, day or night. There are always tons of tourists mixed in with the locals and it is just so charming.
4. The charm. Did I already say that?
5. The eclectic mix of people, businesses, restaurants, etc.
6. Although Charleston is a historical city, it is also very hip. Hip and historical...wonderful contrasts.
7. The people. From the blue-blooded locals to the just moved to the south yankees, they all make this city truly wonderful.
You should definitely visit sometime if you never have!
Anyways, on with it. Day 22: Your Favorite City.
Hmph.
For starters...I'm not a world traveler...my parents weren't/aren't big travelers. We go to the beach a million times a year...and went snow skiing a lot growing up, but as far as going to big cities?? Yeah...notsomuch.
I've now been to the "big" ones I guess: Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Key West, Atlantic City, Orlando, Jacksonville, Charleston, you get the point...
But, my FAVORITE city? That really stumps me. If you know me or have read this blog at all, you know that my favorite place on earth is Beaufort, SC...for way too many reasons to name right now. But, I don't really consider that a "city" for obvious reasons. I mean, I guess...maybe not so obvious, it is a city; but when I think "name your favorite city" I think BIG city type cities...you know where like "city" people live and stuff. Are you sick of the word city yet, I am.
So...I think I am going to play it safe and keep it real with South Carolina and say my favorite CITY is Charleston. Charleston comes in a VERY close second to Beaufort in my book...they are alike in many many ways...Beaufort is really just a much smaller Charleston. But, I think Charleston can much more be defined as a city. I love Charleston for a million reasons:
1. It is BEAUTIFUL.
2. The history...so rich in history, I could go on tours for days and still learn something new. And this is MY state's history, I've heard a lot of it. Mostly I like to hear of real families that lived there and stuff like that.
3. There is ALWAYS something to do. ALWAYS. Whether it is strolling the battery, the market, the gorgeous old streets, ghost tours, boat tours, carriage tours, house tours, eating at the most wonderful restaurants, shopping, going to see a play, visit the park...enough rambling, but you get the point. Charleston is always buzzing with activing, day or night. There are always tons of tourists mixed in with the locals and it is just so charming.
4. The charm. Did I already say that?
5. The eclectic mix of people, businesses, restaurants, etc.
6. Although Charleston is a historical city, it is also very hip. Hip and historical...wonderful contrasts.
7. The people. From the blue-blooded locals to the just moved to the south yankees, they all make this city truly wonderful.
You should definitely visit sometime if you never have!
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