Update from the ship's librarian, Laurel:
5/24
We’ve just left the sunny port of Charleston, where (from
the sullen looks on people’s faces this morning) the cadets may have had a
little too much of a good time! Fortunately, its now evening time and people
seem to have perked up enough to study and swap stories about all their
adventures in port!
In addition to exploring the historic old quarter of the
city, with its many phenomenal dining and drinking establishments, our stay
coincided with the city’s yearly arts festival. Spoleto features many different
performances around the city, including plays, outdoor concerts, and readings by
local authors. Some of our crew ventured out to hear music by Gershwin outside
on the city’s historic customs house, while others among us watched a marching
band play at a nearby park. The market at Marion Square was also a popular stop
for its local food stalls selling chicken and waffles, grits, tacos, Italian
ices, etc.
Outside of just walking around and enjoying the downtown
quarter, people also had a great time hitting the city’s popular attractions. A
few cadets I talked to visited the local aquarium, home to otters, loggerhead
turtles and numerous fish, while some visited historic Fort Sumter, where the
first shots of the Civil War rang out. When the thermometer hit 90 degrees, a
large contingent of cadets headed straight for Foley Beach to cool off and sun
themselves. Most are now looking a little less pale (some tomato red) and
little more seaworthy.
Look out for more updates as we make our way across the
Atlantic!
A
pic from a few days ago, From right:
Jack
de Santis 1st class
Lian Fitton 2nd class
James
Martin 1st class
Terrence
Blaine 1st class
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