Myrtle Beach and Charleston

Stayed in Myrtle Beach last night. It cost £27 GBP for a room with an exit
onto the beach (pictured above). Met a bunch of golfers from New Jersey
and guess what.....one was a recently retired cop. Headed for Charleston
down Highway 17 which skirts the North and South Carolina coasts. Sunny
and 28 degs made the journey very pleasant. When I got to Charleston
(Thanks Bill Beazley for the suggestion)I decided immediately that it was
too nice to see in one evening. Thus I booked into the King George IV
Hotel (32 George St) for two days. As you can see from the pic above I am
slumming it? This is a beautiful building with all the Southern charm.
Pictures of the Confederate Generals adorn the Georgian style panneled
walls. The room is similarly styled and very comfy with a porch to sit on
and watch the people wandering in the quaint historic district of the
city. The owners are bikers and I have the bike safely secured in their
garage. Recommended for any touring bikers in the area. I had a walk
around and the buildings here are amazing and all very different. It is a
photographers paradise. Had a great meal at Jestine's (Corner of Meeting
St and Wentworth St). Well worth a visit and I tried all the southern
foods leaving absolutely stuffed and all for £13 GBP. More from Charleston
tomorrow.