Southeastern US Day 9: A Swamp Walk and Some Bluegrass Music

Some local friends suggested that we visit the Caw Caw Interpretive Center, a county-maintained wildlife preserve just outside of Charleston. We did and enjoyed a walk through a cypress swamp and former rice plantation.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

I haven’t done infrared photography in a very long time, but the contrasts of a hot and humid swamp were too good to pass up.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel, South Carolina

On a whim, we decided to drive to the coastal town of Rockville, just to see what it was about. Short answer: a very good place to go and be quietly forgotten if that is your wish. Here is the view from where the road ends at the water’s edge:

Rockville, South Carolina

On our way back to Charleston, got what felt like an authentic South Carolina experience. Stopped in for a bite to eat and found live bluegrass/country music on the back patio. Lots of pickle-y things which Lisa enjoyed. Lots of meaty goodness that we both enjoyed.

Moose Rules · Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, South Carolina

Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, South Carolina

Circus Mutt · Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, South Carolina