Saturday late morning finds Puffin arriving in Charleston. She will take a slip there for the month while Nancy and I do some sightseeing and later visit family in New England for the Thanksgiving holidays.

I had thought our blog would take a hiatus for these holidays beginning with our arrival in Charleston. But I find myself so entranced by this incredible city; the people, the places, the history as well as the odd and serendipitous happenstance that I am compelled to continue it a little longer.

After docking at a marina on the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, a few boat chores and washdown for Puffin were completed as we settled down to thoughtfully develop a sightseeing plan for the city - the thoughtful part was required as we would be on foot or bicycle and wanted to see as much as possible.

Afterwards a local walkabout for some exercise and orientation brought the day to an very pleasant end.