We could not leave Charleston without at least seeing Fort Sumter.  This is where the Civil War began.  On our way we passed a number of interesting boats.  The first was a dredging machine that helps keep these waterways open, the second was a Casino boat that helps pay for it…..

    

    

After we had tied up at Harborwalk Marina in Georgetown four other looper boats arrived.  We know this because we watch for the AGLCA Looper Burgee flying on the bow of the boat.  Some of them we knew, some we had not yet met.  AGLCA Loopers are a community of like-minded boaters, so we always introduce ourselves (hence – “docktails”).

    

        

   

Georgetown is the third oldest city in South Carolina (following Charleston and Beaufort) and is a vibrant and gracious city of 9,000 that is well known for its warm hospitality and southern charm.

Rice is a major part of Georgetown’s history.  From the early settlement to the Civil War rice was a highly profitable crop.

    

    

After visiting the Rice Museum and strolling the Harborwalk, we found an eclectic little shop called “The Ship’s Booty” and did a little shopping.

    

We joined Mark and Laurie (fellow loopers on “Lady Bug”) for dinner at River Room Restaurant – HANDS DOWN – THE BEST SHRIMP AND GRITS I’VE EVER HAD!