Charleston Love
I am totally in love with Charleston! 
I sort of want to move here!?!
We arrived safe and sound in Charleston, where we met Erica and her husband, Josh, who immediately showed their Southern hospitality by welcoming us into their home.
Fresh fruit, yogurt, and pretzels were waiting for us when we arrived.
Frank, the English bulldog, also welcomed us to Charleston.
Love him!
Some goodies were also waiting for us on the bed in our room. What a fun surprise! 
Yum!
Downtown Charleston was so incredibly charming! I loved it all! I could have easily wandered around all day!
During our walk, we stopped for a mini blogger photo shoot by the ocean.
The ladies: Kath, Erica, and me.
The couples…
Before dinner, we enjoyed a cocktail at a roof deck bar, which had live music and a really chill atmosphere. I sipped my Palmetto Amber beer and enjoyed the scene. It felt like vacation!
After drinks, we headed to dinner at the Southend Brewery.
The guys…
The gals…
The crayons and paper at the table really brought out the kid in these guys! Some of their drawings were ridiculous! 
Mal and I shared the beer sampler, which had such a fun mix of brews. I especially loved the seasonal brew: a light, sweet-ish, ginger-flavored beer.
For dinner, Mal and I split the BBQ Chicken Pizza that was topped with onions, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and garnished with cilantro. After drinking a couple of beers, this pizza totally hit the spot!
After dinner, we popped into a candy store for a little dessert. I had a praline sample.
And then a chocolate-covered pretzel. Both were a delightful way to end the night.
I’m totally pooped after such a long day. Time for bed! Good night!
maris — July 11, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
Tina! When you said you were going to visit Kath I didn’t put 2 and 2 together but I’m down near Charleston also!! I’ve been visiting friends in Kiawah Island for the past week, but how funny that you’re right around the corner. Looks like you’re having a great time – and that pizza looks fab!
allijag — July 12, 2009 @ 1:07 am
So fun! I LOVE FRANK!!! Erica and I always joke that Frank and Lando are dating
Hallie (Healthy Twists) — July 12, 2009 @ 1:14 am
I’ve never really been to the south but it looks SO awesome! I want to go visit those cute little towns
glad you’re having a great time.
Christie @ Quit Your Diet — July 12, 2009 @ 6:17 am
What a charming place. I have never been but it has always been on my “to visit” list.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Lauren — July 12, 2009 @ 7:01 am
Looks like such fun! I’ve been spending time in Charleston and some of the surrounding areas (by the way, I highly recommend Kiawah Island, it’s beautiful!) since I was about 6, and absolutely adore Charleston. It’s such a wonderful place. I keep saying that I want to move there at some point…lucky for me, my boyfriend is also very agreeable to this idea! Enjoy the rest of your trip
Lauren — July 12, 2009 @ 7:04 am
It looks like you guys are having a blast! I would also have chosen the beer sampler – I love variety. Ginger beer sounds so refreshing for summer!
Ada — July 12, 2009 @ 7:48 am
Charleston looks so pretty and quaint! It looks like everyone is having a great time:)
Meghan@traveleatlove — July 12, 2009 @ 8:17 am
Glad you had fun! I totally wanted to move to Charleston after our trip there. The shopping is incredible, and High Cotton, one of my favorite restaurants ever, is there!
Jenny — July 12, 2009 @ 8:31 am
What fun times!! I love that little welcome gift on the bed!
Charleston is one beautiful place! Enjoy today!
Emily @ The Experimentarian — July 12, 2009 @ 8:33 am
Ooh! A chocolate hazlenut bar?! I’ve never seen that kind before–treasure hunt!
katie s — July 12, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Looks like a great time! I’ve got to get down to Charleston!!
Kristin (ChasRunner) — July 12, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Glad to see you guys down in my neck of the woods
Hope you have a great visit and enjoy Chucktown!!
MarathonVal — July 12, 2009 @ 10:06 am
Love the treats on the pillow, how cute!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? — July 12, 2009 @ 10:24 am
How fun!!!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — July 12, 2009 @ 10:34 am
such a fun night! Pizza and candy treats?! can it get ant better?!
Pam — July 12, 2009 @ 10:56 am
Sounds like a really fun day!
Jocelyn — July 12, 2009 @ 10:58 am
looks like fun! Love Frank..and that pretzel looks delightful!
Erin F. — July 12, 2009 @ 11:51 am
I LOVE Charleston!! Glad to see you all having such a great time!
Lena — July 12, 2009 @ 11:52 am
Hi Tina! Just wanted to leave you a quick note to say i LOVE ur blog, and have finally started my own! if have time, please check it out!!
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Thanks so much, and keep up the great work!
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Lynn (The Actors Diet) — July 12, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
what a cute doggie! charleston looks so great – did the candy store have any charleston chews?!?!
Rebecca — July 12, 2009 @ 12:41 pm
Whenever I go on vacation somewhere fun, I want to move there!! I’ve never been to Charleston but it looks like fun!
The guys looks like they are having fun coloring!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance) — July 12, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
Frank is so cute!
maria — July 12, 2009 @ 6:56 pm
You got to meet Frank! Lucky! He is the cutest. Glad you all met up, how fun!
Tay — July 12, 2009 @ 9:12 pm
Awww what fun! I love the treats on your hotel bed. haha!
And I’ve totally always loved that bedspread from PB teen
Marianne — July 13, 2009 @ 2:02 am
Looks like a great mini-vacation you are having! That pizza sounds pretty awesome – I’m a big fan of chicken on pizza
It’s great that you have such economical air travel in the US, that allows you to go on little trips like that – it’s so expensive to fly in Canada.
Cait (Cait's Plate) — July 13, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Charleston DOES look charming! And so cute! I think I need to take a vacation there soon.
It’s always tempting to move to the South when you’ve dealt with years of Northeast winters!
Caroline — July 13, 2009 @ 11:48 am
I absolutely adore Charleston and have half considered moving there when my husband is done with school, but I’ve heard that it’s not a nice place to live unless you have money. Some of the outlying islands might be nice though…