I continue down the Battery, right alongside the water. At time I slip across both of the One Way streets that make up Murray Blvd. in order to get a better view of a particular house that has caught my eye or has a for sale sign in front of it. As I made my way up to the Fort Sumter House, a woman was walking her dogs. Not one, but Three beautiful (black & white) Springer Spaniels bouncing along with their master in tow. Being a dog lover, I had to strike up a conversation. Beth was her name, she had kind eyes. The type of eyes you expect to see in a person who truly loves animals. I asked about the dogs and if my memory severs me right, all but one were "rescued" Springer's. Dogs that were either abandoned or just in need of a good home. They were so cute, three different ages, one old, one middle aged and a youngster. Man, I tell you what; I was extremely tempted to take the young Springer home with me that evening. So, full of energy and affection. I had such a wonderful conversation with Beth. She was sharing with me how much Charleston had changed over the years, especially since Hugo hit. She told me that she could remember, before Hugo, that you could be out there on the Battery walking along the water and not a single car would have passed by for what seemed like forever. Just for comparisons, at least half a dozen cars happen to pass by us as we stood there and talked.
I can't express how pleasing it is to live in a city where people are so friendly and open, where you can simply strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and before it's all over, you just might have made a new friend. God I love it here! Well Beth and I continued on for while longer and before I knew it the sky had become dark and the street lights glowed so warm and inviting. We broke off our chat and got back to where ever we were heading before. As I made to the tip of the Battery where Battery Park curls around and helps connect Murray Ave with East Bay Street, I remember how much I enjoy this spot at night. Not to take away from its beauty during the day, but at night with the hue of the Street Lights resplendent throughout the park and along the water way it makes for a whole different atmosphere. You just have to experience for yourself some time, it doesn't matter what time of the year, you will get the gist of what I'm trying to say here!
Thomas Cunnigham
(843) 814-1078
Prudential Carolina Real Estate
Charleston, South Carolina
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