We didn't do as much today. We took the kids to see the movie "Up" this afternoon. They laughed so hard - well so did Peter and I. This evening we went to the ruins of Sheldon church. I am so glad we waited because the evening light was beautiful. The history of this church is interesting too. It was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War. It was rebuilt and then burned a second time by Sherman on his march. What kind of person orders a church to be burned? Who does that? I could understand infidels burning churches, but not men of the same country and beliefs. Makes you think doesn't it? Well, regardless, it was breath taking. There are some graves on the grounds. Some of them pre-date the Revolutionary War. I like the sentiment on one in particular. It said,
"Here lies ------- Died in ---- Alas."
I thought that was simple and sweet.
Hope all is well with everyone. We are a we bit homesick, but I think we are mostly just tired. Early to bed tonight.
Tonight I ran what the locals call 'Mississippi Bridge.' "Forest Gump,' filmed in Beaufort, has a scene where Hanks runs over the Mississippi. The bridge is just outside of town, connecting Beaufort and Ladies Island. From the top of the bridge, I could see where they filmed the shrimp boat he sailed.
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ReplyDeleteWe watched up a few days ago too. It was really cute. :-) Did you see it in 3D?
Glad you're having a great vacation! What do you think of all the Spanish Moss?
Joe
We are reminded every where we go, it's not Spanish, and its not moss. lol. But we love it!
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