From Raleigh, we took the Amtrak train to Charleston. We had a great trip on the train and much preferred it to flying. Charleston was all about seeing many friends and exploring old favorite haunts, including the Ashley Marina where we had our boat for almost five years. Since we didn't expect to stop, Charleston was a wonderful visit. The beach at Folly, the new bridge, downtown, Circular Church, and many other places beckoned.
The pastor at Circular joked with us that most folks would not visit Minnesota in March and then go to Charleston in June. It was warm and steamy, to get us ready for the tropics.