Observations from my Backpack

 Here is to a late afternoon walk at the Charleston Harbor, and seeing in the distance the Spanish Flag flying over this magnificent ship. the TRINIDAD!  A few years back I along with a group of my summer camp kids had toured this ship,  and it's back! I was invited on board and Paulo - gave me a quick tour, and with my iPhone I was able to capture a few of the interior areas of the TRINIDAD!  THERE IS A VIDEO ON OUR YOUTUBE: INFO BELOW FROM THEIR WEBSITE:   https://tallshipsamerica.org/vessels/nao-trinidad/ Story The Nao Victoria Foundation is a non-profit entity specializes in promoting and spreading historical events, which are supported by the construction of historical ships (the Nao Victoria, El Galeón and the Nao Santa María) that are sailed throughout the world’s ports. The vessels are a powerful, unique and very attractive marketing and educational platform that have been used successfully to support great world events during the last decade. Our vessels have taken part in

Before me under glass was the George Chicken Diary of 1715.  Normally this type of a rare find is kept in archival storage but for this special event:  Diaries & Drinks, several rooms had on display many historic diaries. The writing all cursive, and the prose when I could read, sounded "old English". Just like my Grandmother Mamie would have written, always so formal. Eliza Lucas Pinckney(1739-1762)  her letters now found in a book is shown here standing next to Cassique of the Kiawah's in an interactive exhibit.  Eliza is given credit for the development of "blue or indigo" and a manager of several plantations for her family.  Her letters are most interesting and tell the story of her life and those around her. I did purchase the book, and not sure on what shelf that is overflowing it will rest, when I am not reading it. Many say I have to many books.?  Cassique of the Kiawah's has long been a favorite historical hero of mine.  We have traveled many ti