January
I got my new camera at the end of 2010 and spent much of January 2011 (and February) taking pictures of Charleston. We took lots of walks downtown with the dog, enjoying the usually mild winter weather. The 'pineapple' fountain is a favorite Charleston landmark.
February
There is something blooming almost year-round here, and by February the air is starting to get fragrant again. I practiced some night photography, sans tripod, with only limited success, and we had more weekend strolls downtown with the camera in tow.
March
In early March I went to Japan to visit Tami, Erik and family. We had a great visit and I got to explore some amazing sites. Kamakura (top photo) is a town south of Tokyo full of temples and shrines. I also took a day trip to Nikko, a city northwest of Tokyo that was beautiful under the fresh snow.
April
Jane came to visit and we spent our days showing her the sites of the city and some of the native critters of the swamp.
For our 9-year anniversary we took a sunset cruise of the Charleston harbor and spotted this pelican. It was a beautiful night on the water - not too hot, not too cool.
June
It was getting hot in the lowcountry so we headed upstate to the 'mountains' for some camping. Steve and Seca spent some time relaxing at the park visitor center with a fantastic view of the lake and Table Rock mountain. Steve also bought his new motorcycle!
July
We found Forty Acre Rock natural area in July where Steve hammed it up for the camera. This was the trip where we met Beth, and we've been friends ever since.
August
Ugh! The hottest part of summer. We found shade and entertainment where we could. Riding the motorcycle was tolerable as long as you were moving. Don't stop too long or the mosquitoes will eat you alive!
September
Still hot enough that the beach feels great, September was full of birthday camping, the Scottish Games festival, and a fun work meeting in Seattle.
October
You gotta love a fair. We went to two, and both were great people watching!
November
Steve taking a flying leap across the tidal creek. We went camping with Fred and Julie and the dogs - Steve was exploring the far side of the creek which the rest of us declined to jump.
December
Since Steve probably won't be happy with me if I post the hilarious picture of him with an orange leaf up his nose ("Hey, it does smell good!") while at Charles Towne Landing, this one of him at Botany Bay will have to suffice. Happy 2011 everyone! I hope the year has been as fun for you as it has for us!
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