We went to
Magnolia Plantation in South Carolina, located along the Ashley River directly across from North Charleston. It's one of the oldest plantations in the country, dating back to 1676 when Thomas and Ann Drayton built their house and garden. The plantation has been in the family ever since. 15 generations!
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| The magnificent Magnolia Plantation house. |
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| That's a little food above his right eye but this African Spurred Tortoise at the petting zoo didn't seem to mind. |
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| The duckweed in the water encircling the trees made for a beautiful picture but don't jump in ... |
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| ... because he's in charge of this part of the plantation ... |
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| ... and has many friends lurking around out there ... |
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| ... in the dark depths, like this ... thing ... |
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| SWAMP THING! Of all the interesting history I learned throughout the afternoon, the comic book lover in me was most impressed with hearing that the 1982 Swamp Thing movie starring Adrienne Barbeau was filmed here. |
