The Ballew's Camping Fun: Charleston

First some words on the people of Charleston.

As we were coming into town, the police had the road blocked off to allow a funeral procession (one of the victims of the AME Church tragedy). The procession stopped in front of a sister church with the congregation outside, heads bowed in reference and respect. There was a funeral every day for a victim while we were there.

I was a little apprehensive as to what we would find there after the tragedy. I should not have worried. They handled it like true Southerners. No guns, no fires, no riots, no looting, no killings. The city came together as one. They lined up, starting in the street, over the big bridge and down another street. All holding hands in unity. Charleston Strong is their motto and they are! We heard not a word of hate. Every city in this country needs to take a lesson from them. Amazing! This is the bridge they crossed together holding hands in support of their city.

We arrived at James Island Campground just after 1:00. We were able to get right on our site and explore the park and campground. The park is the former site of a plantation. It includes a water park, hiking trail, fishing and various parks within a park as well as the campground.. This campground, without a doubt has it all (except good reception for the cable). I rate this one 10+. They even provide a free daily daytime shuttle service into Charleston and Folly Beach. We had a great site, private but close to the camp store - we are always needing ice.

The camp store

A recreation house with pool table, foosball table and lots of games and books.

We took advantage of the shuttle and went into town.

We had booked a tour on Grayline - an air conditioned bus. We usually do the 'on off trolley" but thought AC would be worth it. Our tour director never stopped talking the entire 90 minutes. It was too much, we will return to the trolley next time. But the city is beautiful - all the old architecture is just gorgeous.