PERIMETER RUN - A TRIP AROUND THE EDGE OF THE UNITED STATES

PHOTOS - JUNE 27, 2006

This entry was posted on 6/27/2006 9:57 PM and is filed under Photos.

Not bad for a business to have survived since 1880. The owner looked awful tired, though. Poor guy.



Some of the interesting architecture to be seen in the old city of Charleston



Besides the requisite "horse drawn carraige" trade that seems to invade new sleek places in cities, here is a rather interesting mode of travel. These Jitneys are all over the place, and like the gondola drivers in Venice, each operator tends to add his personality to the mix of narratives that can be heard as they peddle by, talking about certain points of interest.



HIGH COTTON was the site of some of the scenes from the movie "The Notebook". This is only one of dozens of interesting and vibrant businesses in the old part of Charleston



It is easy to get your fill on the streets of Charleston at night. Here, a young store clerk is offering free samples of the kinds of candy (in this case sugar coated almonds and cashews) offered inside the store.




Sweetgrass basket weaving is a centuries old skill that has been handed down in families. Here a woman is displaying some of her handiwork. There was a time when you could purchase these items for as little as $10.00. Now, the large woven basket in the center of the photo sells for $450.00. The Salsa and chips basket a little above and to the right of the large basket sells for $275.00, but she was willing to reduce the price to $200.00 - "just for me".



For years I took pictures of projects at work. I always bemoaned the fact that I was not able to get those "creative" shots. Now two of my favorite shots of late are civil engineering oriented. Go figure.

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• 6/28/2006 7:25 AM Regina wrote:
  HI There Happy Travler....
  It was so good to revisit N. Carolina through your eyes. Moorhead city to Swansboro where we use to treat ourselves to a delightful seafood dinner at Captain Charlies (their Stuffed Flounder was to die for). The trailer park where once we lived, is still there (YUCK memories of all the bugs I had to get use to) then the USMC military base in Jacksonville where our eldest child Vernon Anson was born Your discription of the heavy artillery & bombing practice BOOM-BOOM-BOOM was a blast from the past. That incessent irritating sound was a part of my new married life. We lived in that area in '73 & '74. It brought back lots of memories. Good & not so good. And then finding the basket weavers I had mentioned with their roadside stands in S.Carolina. They were there when Vern & I traveled to Fla via that route to visit his parents. The cost of the baskets back then were $10.00, but that was a fortune to us on military pay. It's good to know some things don't change. Hey don't forget to try the boil'd peanuts, espically if there at a road side stand. They taste better for some reason. Just like hot dogs at the ball park.
  Mark, while your traveling to Fla, take note of the different fragrences you will encounter through the states, cities, countries. Thats a hoot by it's self. You'll be passing by Parris Island, SC, Vern says throw them a kiss for him. I hope you take some time to visit St. Augustine the oldest city in the United States,founded by Ponce'de Leon, I've never seen that piece of history. Well, you know the rest of the story.
  LU, thanks for the memories!
  Regina
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• 6/28/2006 7:56 AM Dave Hill wrote:
  Bridge_at_Night as of today is my most recent screen saver from your trip. I look forward to getting to work every day and my dose of "Seeing America through Mark's eyes". I just hope all the rain does not dampen your spirit or camera gear!
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• 6/28/2006 9:42 AM Nance wrote:
  Beautiful pictures! Course, wouldn't have expected anything less!!!
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• 6/28/2006 12:02 PM Mary Maggetti wrote:
  "The Notebook" I love that movie, it is my most favorite. I'm wondering if you actually bought one of those baskets?
  Neat picture of the bridge alot like the one you took for the Free Press, that was an impressive article with pictures by Mark Logsdon and on the 2nd page yet. cool.
  Mary
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• 6/30/2006 2:35 PM Sandra Haroutunian (Trinity) wrote:
  Hi Mark! I loved these pictures. They made me think about our trip 2 years ago in 2004! Loved it! I saw your article in paper. Wow! What a venture you are on! Mary is with you in your heart and guiding to your destination. Be safe and hope to see you in Richmond! God be with you!
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• 7/2/2006 4:33 PM Kim, Joe and Justin wrote:
  Mark,
  
  We enjoyed talking with you in Charleston at the Bocci Resturant. The food was great there, wasn't it? Your pictures are very nice, I especially like the bridge.
  
  Take care and enjoy the rest of your journey.
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