28 September 2015

Straighten up, Charleston!

Charleston Single House, Charleston, SC  
Straighten up, Charleston! I remember thinking what an odd look this was when I first moved here. The porches or piazzas are built on a slant so the rain water runs off and since so many open porches have a front door they must be trimmed to fit.

Parts Unknown featured Anthony Bourdain in Cuba last night which was of interest to me since I've put a down payment on a trip in January. Now the preview is out for the Charleston visit which includes Chef Sean Brock and Bill Murray and will air November 15. This looks like fun!

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7 comments:

  1. Kate8:35 AM

    There's a certain Slant of light,
    Winter Afternoons – Emily Dickinson

    Good information, Joan. I didn't know about this architectural "defect"! You will LOVE Cuba; so glad that I traveled there about 2 years ago. The people are marvelous, Old Havana is great, and I hope that you travel to the interior, which I really loved. DH recorded the Cuba program for me and will watch it this morning.

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    1. Charlestonjoan9:28 PM

      I am really looking forward to it! Hope to get there before the rush.

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  2. William Kendall11:02 AM

    Ah, that would explain it!

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  3. Catalyst4:40 PM

    I saw a tease for Bourdain's Charleston show which has Bill Murray raving about the food in the restaurants. I may have to watch it.

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    1. Charlestonjoan9:28 PM

      Oh, it looks good doesn't it? With Sean Brock and Bill Murray together!

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  4. Marcheline11:24 PM

    Dang, I'll have to catch the rerun... have been dreaming about Cuba for years. Can't wait to live your trip vicariously! Love the tilty porches, by the way...

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  5. Paul5:08 PM

    Nice architectural feature, that! :) I am planning to go to Cuba next year, too! I just don't know when.

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