charleston, s.c. :: a mini-album {continued}

Day 2 of our 4-day adventure in Charleston began with a late wake-up {remember, the kids are not with us} and a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. The photo of on the left side of this photo was in the park/courtyard adjacent to our hotel {which was the original Citadel}.

And if you are wondering why some of the photos from our trip are really clear and crisp and some are well, NOT...my beloved Canon 40D decided to give me the dreaded Error 99 while on our trip. We found a camera store, but were told that the camera would need to be shipped back to Canon for repair. Therefore, we have photos from the Canon before it pooped out on me, my iPhone and my husband's Blackberry.

find these 3" book binder rings in the shop | 1" and 2" also available

A really nice couple took the photo of us above. And the mix of photos just adds to the uniqueness of the album, and the trip, to me. Not that I wouldn't have been thrilled to have all awesome photos, but...

And that's the reason you'll see some photos printed two up on a page. The quality wasn't really all that good for larger prints.

Originally, the weather was supposed to be cool and overcast. Being blessed with a change in weather plans meant that I needed some short-sleeved shirts {on sale for $20 at Abercrombie} and Gordon needed a hat {which he got at Jimmy Buffett's store} ...wow, the sun was strong for March. And he picked up the ten-gallon drum of his favorite smelly stuff, just for fun!

We did a walking tour as well as a horse-drawn carriage tour of Charleston. Both were lovely. And we even walked around more re-visiting some of our favorites. Having spent much of my childhood in Germany, the European flair still evident in Charleston was a real treat for me.

I was sure to add some of the history in different parts of the mini-album...as I have been known to say... 

"I don't remember, that's why I scrapbook."

I make a mean cupcake {courtesy of a recipe found in Southern Living magazine} with an over-the-top cream cheese frosting, so you know I asked my sweetie if we could try out a cupcake at the bakery just down the street from our hotel!

This card is an American Crafts birthday invite that I cut down for the mini.

We decide to try a new restaurant for dinner, which was a recommendation.  BTW-some of the really cool graphic cardstock I've used are from out-of-date sales materials...my husband works for a paper company and sometimes, if I'm lucky, I get what's left over.

Because I used business cards, maps and other ephemera in the mini-album, Gordon has been able to tell several friends/co-workers where to go, where to eat, what to see, what to do...very easily. It makes me happy that he had such a good time there, too, that he recommends a romantic Charleston getaway to them!

If you're still willing to stick around for more photos of our adventure, Day Three will be revealed tomorrow.