This morning we met the VanZanens at the zoo… And you know how much I love zoos!
Just a reminder: Flamingos have nothing to do with Airstreams! There is no connection, no tradition, no reason to wear flamingo-emblazoned clothing, no reason to install flamingos around your Airstream!
Feeding the giraffe!
After the zoo we went to downtown Columbia…
First Presbyterian Church:
The church is surrounded by a cemetery, dating back to the early 19th century. Woodrow Wilson’s parents are buried here, as is the wife and four children of a man who went back to Connecticut in 1855 because he was a northerner and was unhappy with the political climate in South Carolina. There are also numerous political figures, ministers, and church families. Very interesting!
We then walked to the capitol building; great story on the plaque about the construction and destruction… Note that one of the broken columns from the capitol was used as a confederate memorial in the Presbyterian church cemetery…
Lynda and Maria with George Washington…
Inside the main lobby, looking up at the rotunda…
Legislative chambers of the SC House of Representatives… when we arrived into the lobby it was packed with men and women in suits; the House had just adjourned; the Senate was still in session…
We exited through the main portico and continued walking through downtown…
Soon lunch happened at the Blue Marlin; very nice! It is located in the old train station…
After enjoying the streets of downtown we drove a short ways to a river-walk; we walked about 1/2 mile down, then back up along the river…
We reconvened at Brent’s house and enjoyed happy hours; more family time…
We returned to the Villa; an enjoyable time was had by all…
Adventures in the Villa 