I think we all fell a little in love with Charleston this weekend 
Erica and I got up at 7 to go for a run together before we headed out. (Tina’s hip is still hurting 
) We ran 5.25 miles in about 50 minutes all through her gorgeous planned neighborhood. I want to live there for the bike and running paths!! It was a good run – lots of talking so it went by fast!
Erica and Josh were wonderful hosts, leaving us some surprises on our beds! We slept so well in their cozy guest bed.
After showers and caffeine, we all headed out for breakfast at the beach!
We went to Sea Biscuit at Isle of Palms
Lots ‘O charm
And a long list of daily specials!
It was hard to decide, but I ordered the Blueberry Walnut French Toast
It was great! Very homemade tasting. I finished the whole plate (was famished from my run) and added a little maple syrup and enjoyed some of Tina’s fruit.
Matt got a tomato + bacon benedict (and shared a bite)
The fruit plates were gorg!
After breakfast we headed out to the sand to put our feet in the ocean
Wish we could have stayed longer to play!!
We drove TIna + Mal through Sullivan’s Island, historic Mt. Pleasant, and a swirl through downtown Charleston before getting back on I-26 to head back to Charlotte.
We had such a wonderful weekend with our “new” friends. Wish we could get together with both couples more often.
Off to the airport!
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I’ve been dying to go to Charleston for years- love hearing how great it is! Staying on my itinerary
The breakfasts sound great- Cherry walnut bread? Pineapple coconut bread? Further confirmation that I need to visit ASAP!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Kath!
Aww, the photo shoots look so nice! I’m pretty camera shy so unfortunately, I don’t have that many photo of my guy and me…I should get over that and get some more cute photos!
What a fun day!!! Loving the yummy breakfast stop, and you and Matt definitely look at home on that beach. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
breakfast looks delicious! What a charming little spot! Good to hear the trip was such a blast — I’ve never been to Charleston — looks like I would love it, though!
Looks like such a pretty town! You know you guys could always open your very own personally named bakery in Charleston!
Whoa, is that gift from your hosts a banana flattened or banana flatbread? Either way, sounds delish!
what a lovely morning – am about to head to the beach myself later on today….was the water warm?
Aw, you guys had such a fun time! Blogger meet ups are the best!
Getting up on a SUNDAY at 7 AM to go running?? You just can’t have a leisurely w/e morning, can you?
Fun! Everyone seemed to have blogger meetups this weekend. Caitlin over at Healthy Tipping Point too! I’m jealous! Looks like you had a great time!
Charleston really is one of the most beautiful places! I’ve loved the whole weekend! You all look so sunny, healthy and happy! Umm, and ending it with a fab run and brilliant french toast? Perfection. Have a safe trip back!
that’s the best fruit plate i’ve ever seen! wow!
That french toast looks like it was an *excellent* choice! Looks amazing!
Those breakfasts look amazing! What a beautiful beach!
What a fantastic place – so beautiful! Your post made my heart ache for the beaches in Maryland and Delaware.
You guys got so many great pictures this weekend-what a cute couple
oh my gosh- ps, please tell Matt the bread is out of this world!
I am moving to Charleston next summer and could not be more excited for it!!!
What a cute restaurant! I think that is the best looking fruit bowl I’ve ever seen
Lovin the beachiness of it all!
I love early morning runs in fun new spots! It seems less like a workout and more like exploration.
OH MY WORD!! French toast is my absolute fave, and BLUEBERRY french toast?? That looks amazing!!
Glad you’re having such a fun time!
That blueberry french toast looks amazing! Blueberries in the bread?! It’s genius!
Beautiful breakfast!
Jenn
How are those flattened bananas?? I saw them during my last trip but didn’t get…..
Daria + Emily ,
Flattened banana! They are good!
Jenny ,
How many chances to I get to run under palm trees in the morning dew with my new friend Erica?
Erica ,
So glad to hear it!! Enjoy!
Kath
Holy yum! That place looks amazing! I think I even just fell in love with Charleston a little! Or maybe A LOT
looks like you hit up all the super touristy spots in Charleston. just a tip, next time avoid the east bay street area and check out upper king instead. remember-tourists shouldn’t lead other tourists! haha.
How fun! I love Tina and Erica. Glad I found your blog now!