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Places I have been

A Hawk’s eye view

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While walking this morning, post work, I saw the most beautiful Hawk. He, I guess it’s a boy, is absolutely stunning.

While observing, I suspect the Hawk was hunting/searching for prey, mice and such. While he definitelty saw me, he was very polite and easy going. He moved over to the edge of a storage shed, squatting for a better view and he appeared to be a great hunter and well fed. South Carolina wildlife is most certaintly stunning and the unexpected view on my walking adventure was a big treat!

Pluviophile–nature, storms, and more!

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Yes, it’s true. I am a pluviophile for sure! Living in the Southeast United States means I receive plenty of opprotunities to enjoy!

And the Thunder Rolls

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A huge storm in upstate South Carolina proves to be quite the show from the porch. The video would have been a bit longer if the thunder hadn’t shaken the phone from my hands.

New Local friends, they know the good places

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A new friend showed me a walking trail along the lake in Clemson, South Carolina, tucked away and out of sight unless you know where it is! The friends, being local, showed me the way and the easy access entry point, tucked away on a side street, one wouldn’t know it was there unless shown!

Johnothon and Sheridan
Swimming in the lake
Everybody goes swimming!
Hanging out with Friends at Lake Hartwell on the walking trail, Clemson, South Carolina

StumphouseTunnel, with a cheesy twist

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A tunnel to…. nowhere! The train tunnel remains as an incomplete project but it’s very fascinating, rich in history! Located just outside of the city of Walhalla, Stumphouse Tunnel was initially meant to be a train tunnel, but it was never completed.

At one point, Clemson University even used the tunnel as a forum for aging their famous bleu cheese (Clemson University Bleu Cheese and Bleu Cheese products are still available for purchase at local venues, groceries stores and such).

The more indepth history can be seen in the photos and via the videos attached. I hope you enjoy!

Stumphole History
Stumphole History
Stumphole Tunnel, once a place to cure bleu cheese for Clemson Univeristy
Moss and Algae growing by the tunnel
The picnic area
The walk up
Fancy a cup of joe in the gazebo? Great place to meet friend and bring your carafe
Gazebo on a pond, the perfect place to enjoy coffee

Mystical Unicorn…a fantastical piece

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Unicorns may be a creature of myth and fantasy…while you might not be able to tame or ride one, you can now have “proof” that they exist!! A jewel and gem hued painting is available, by American Artist Anna Potthoff, and your purchase supports the artist and their endeavors and adventures.

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22.x28 Framed Unicorn Painting
Blonde mane on Unicorn
Signed by Artist Anna Potthoff
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The Christmas Booth is open!

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Christmas and holiday gifts available until December 10th at the Belton Art Center, Belton, SC

While the market went live on November 16th, the shopping is still great for the pickings through December 10th at the Belton Art Center, Belton, South Carolina. Yes, my booth is the one featured in this article but there are others to shop from as well!

Hand knitted scarves, oil paintings themed from Christmas trees to the mystical unicorns and more, Chinese Flying dragon trees that bear bitter citrus fruits, and more are available at my particular booth. All items are affordably priced, making a perfect assortment to choose from for Christmas and holiday gifts or simply to get an exquisite treat for yourself!

The Belton Art Center is located at 306 City Center Square, Belton, S.C, 29627, Business hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m EST. Phone: (864) 338-8556.

Swinging Bridge & Great Smoky Mountains,Townsend, Tennessee

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A Sunday drive (albeit on a Monday) was a true delight!! Just taking the whim, before heading home, to enjoy the last day of our vacation was worth winging it in Tennessee!!

The Great Smokey Mountains (yes, the home of infamous Dolly Parton) are well worth visiting!! The natural overlooks are fabulous and well maintained. While the Smokies are not actually on fire (it’s the fog that rises that make them look smoky.) Absolutely stunning views!!! I admit, getting “lost” in the forrest is truly a delight.

We started driving from Sevierville, Tennessee, area and headed out , We enjoyed taking a pit stop in the tiny town of Townsend (which, by the way, hosts a Post Office with wonderful, helpful staff, and yes, I dropped off quite a few postcards and the clerk was able to help give us some local pointers.)

Playing Postcard “Where’s Waldo” In Charleston, South Carolina.

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A friend, many years ago, introduced me to the notion/game of playing “Where’s Waldo” postcard style and I fell in love with the game. The idea is simple, when on an adventure, in a new town or country or anything, find a few postcards and try to find each item on the postcard(s). Sometimes the greatest adventures are had while searching for the items, discovering hidden away treasures along the way and finding victory when you find the place!! It’s a lot of fun, I often will then send said postcard to a friend or family member, expressing the joy that was experienced or send it to myself, as a “rememberal” souvenir to add to my journal when I do return home.

  • Two Meeting Street Inn Charleston, SC
  • A collection of postcards
  • Rainbow Row, Charleston, SC
  • Single House South Caroline
  • Circular Congregational Church, Charleston South Carolina

Pineapple Fountain, A Welcoming Site, Charleston, South Carolina

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Pineapple Fountain, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

The Pineapple Fountain, Charleston, South Carolina, located a couple of Blocks from Waterfront Park– a beautiful walk to reach the fountain, and what a stunner!! While the Fountain was bubbling and spouting while I visited, it provided beautiful entertainment and cool waters to splash my face in on such a hot day!!

A bit of history as to why the Pineapple is the symbol of welcome and hospitality, the Pineapple History can been joyfully read. This Pineapple sits on the welcome fronts of Charleston, most certainly welcoming locals, tourists and other adventures alike to the beauty of Charleston.

This is me, going into the fountain for refreshing cool off while doing walking adventures. The trees around the fountain are Palmettos, the state tree of South Carolina and other trees adorn the walk ways,